Copycat Chicken Madeira Recipes

CHEESECAKE FACTORY CHICKEN MADEIRA (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Put the chicken between two pieces of saran wrap and lightly flatten using a rolling pin or heavy pot or flat mallet (don't use a spiked side).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat two tablespoons of butter in your skillet (that has a lid) on medium-high heat.
• Cook the chicken on medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side, until slightly browned and just cooked through.
• Remove the chicken, add in 2 more tablespoons of butter and add the mushrooms.
• Cook on medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes before stirring, cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
• Remove the mushrooms and put with the chicken on another plate.
• Add in the Madeira wine and beef broth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes.
• While sauce is reducing boil your asparagus for 3-5 minutes in another pot or microwave on a plate in a single layer with a wet paper towel on top for 4-5 minutes.
• Add the chicken back into the pan, top with mushrooms and asparagus.
• Cook an additional 1-2 minutes, cover the chicken with Mozzarella cheese and mushrooms.
• Cover the pan and let cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHEESECAKE FACTORY CHICKEN MADEIRA

Steps:

• Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place cut chicken breast onto a sheet of plastic wrap, and cover the chicken with plastic wrap, use a meat pounder to flatten out chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Flatten out remaining pieces of chicken with a meat pounder. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat add butter and vegetable oil. When the butter begins to foam slightly add chicken. Be
• careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook the chicken in batches. When the chicken's edges turn white, flip over, and cook chicken on the other side. The chicken should be slightly browned. Remove chicken from the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan, and add mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms for a couple of minutes. The mushrooms will begin to brown and sear. Remove mushrooms from the pan.
• Add 2 cups of Madeira wine in the pan, scrape the browned bits up from the bottom of the skillet. Add beef broth to the wine, stir to blend well. Cook the sauce until it reduces by 1/3. When the sauce has reduced add a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Stir to blend well cook for about 2 minutes. Add two tablespoons of butter to the sauce and stir well. Return mushrooms to the sauce. To serve: place chicken breast on a pile of mashed potatoes.
• Spoon sauce over the chicken, and add a slice or two of the Mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken. Place the chicken under the broiler until the cheese browns if desired. You can place the chicken with cheese in a hot oven to warm the cheese. Garnish with Asparagus spears.

BEST CHICKEN MADEIRA RECIPE WITH SECRET SAUCE

Steps:

• Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Then place it in a flour, coating both sides.
• Heat two tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken, add in 1 tablespoon of butter then add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper to taste, cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
• Transfer mushrooms on to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and garlic, saute for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and saute for another minutes, stirring the whole time.
• Slowly pour in the Madeira wine whisking continuously to combine with flour mixture, then add chicken broth, bring to a boil and then simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring few times. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
• Add the chicken and mushrooms back into the pan. Sprinkle with cheese and broil on high for 3-4 minutes, or until cheese melts. Garnish with parsley. Serve with cooked buckwheat and blanched asparagus.
• How to blanch asparagus: Fill a pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt, bring to a boil. Add trimmed asparagus and boil uncovered until tender and bright green 2-3 minutes then remove and set aside until ready for serving.