Lemon Chicken In Savory Champagne Sauce Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken In Savory Champagne Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 lemons, zest of, grated; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 tablespoons chopped fresh savory; 3 -4 Italian plum tomatoes, quartered; 2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons brandy; 4 -6 lemon slices; 1 cup nonvintage champagne; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup creme fraiche

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2 lemons, zest of, grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 tablespoons chopped fresh savory
3 -4 Italian plum tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons brandy
4 -6 lemon slices
1 cup nonvintage champagne
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup creme fraiche

1
With a sharp knife, cut chicken breasts in quarters, lenghtwise.
2
Arrange in a single layer in a large glass baking dish.
3
In a small bowl, combine wine, lemon juice, zest, oil, and 3 tbsp savory.
4
Pour over chicken breasts.
5
Cover and refridgerate for 6 hours or overnight.
6
Preheat oven to 375*.
7
Bake for 20-25 min or until chicken is tender, adding tomato quarters to baking dish during last 10 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, pour cognac in small saucepan.
9
Warm it and flame it with a match.
10
When flames subside, add butter and saute lemon slices for 2 minute per side.
11
Add champagne to saucepan and cook over high heat until reduced by half.
12
Whisk in the cream and creme fraiche.
13
Boil to the consistency of thick creme.
14
Add remaining 2 tbsp chopped savory.
15
Arrange chicken and tomatoes on plates.
16
Spoon over sauce and garnish with lemon slices.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 lemons, zest of, grated, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken In Savory Champagne Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Chicken In Savory Champagne Sauce

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