Chicken Breasts And Broccoli With Madeira Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN BREASTS AND BROCCOLI WITH MADEIRA SAUCE

Steps:

• Blanch broccoli spears in boiling water (or the microwave) for a few minutes; drain.
• Sprinkle each side of chicken breasts with lemon juice and pepper. Coat each chicken breast with flour.
• In large skillet, melt butter. Add chicken; saute 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is tender. Set aside.
• Using large saucepan to prevent boiling over, combine chicken broth and wine; bring to a rolling boil. Boil over medium heat about 6 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup.
• Add cream, salt and pepper; continue to boil until liquid is reduced to 1 3/4 cups; about 8-10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In 12x8 inch (2 quart) baking dish, arrange broccoli spears. Place chicken breasts over broccoli, overlapping if necessary. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CURRY

Steps:

• Mix cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and cayenne together in a small bowl for the spice blend.
• Coat chicken breasts generously on both sides with about 1/2 of the spice blend and refrigerate, 2 to 12 hours. Reserve remaining spice blend until needed.
• Cut broccoli florets off the stems. Slice the stems into strips, and then into 1/4-inch cubes, and reserve. Cut the florets into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and brown well, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer onto a plate and let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
• While chicken cools, add garlic to the pan drippings. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Stir in the remaining spice blend and toast for 30 seconds. Pour in coconut milk and stir in ketchup, making sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium, stir in chicken broth, and let simmer until reduced, about 10 minutes.
• Stir cubed broccoli stems into the sauce and cook until almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips, and then into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Increase skillet heat to medium-high and add broccoli florets. Cover and cook until almost tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken, and cook, stirring, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the broccoli is just fully tender, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately. Top with thinly sliced green onions.