Emerils Chicken Normandy Recipes

EMERIL'S CHICKEN NORMANDY

Steps:

• In a large, heavy saucepan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp and the fat is rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
• Season the chicken on both sides with Essence. Dredge in the flour to coat lightly, shaking to remove any excess. Add the chicken to the fat in the pan and cook over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides and nearly cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and cover to keep warm. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the Calvados and cook, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Simmer until reduced by half. Add the cider, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half. Add the apples and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until reduced by half. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter, several pieces at a time, and cook, stirring, until each is incorporated. Stir in the thyme. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and cook until the chicken is heated through and cooked all the way, turning, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and divide the chicken and sauce among 4 plates. Garnish each serving with the bacon and fresh chives and serve.
• Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):.
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Yield: about 2/3 cup.

CHICKEN MARSALA BY EMERIL

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl or plate combine the flour and 1 T. of the Essence and stir to combine thoroughly. Quickly dredge the chicken breast halves in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking to remove excess.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over med-high heat until hot. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides about 3 min per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add 1 T. of the remaining butter to the pan and add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are golden brown around the edges and have given off their liquid. Add the Marsala wine and bring to a boil, scraping to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. when the wine has reduced by half add the chicken stock and cook for 3 minute or until sauce has thickened.
• Lower the heat to medium and return the chicken breasts to the pan and continue to cook until they are cooked through and the sauce has thickened about 5-6 minute.
• Swirl in the remaining 2 T of butter, add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with mashed potatoes or rice. Enjoy!

CHICKEN NORMANDY

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 cup flour, salt and pepper in a large zip-top plastic storage bag or paper bag.
• Add chicken, seal bag and shake to coat.
• Sauté chicken in 1 Tbs oil in large skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes on each side until browned; remove from skillet.
• Place 2 Tbs flour in a small bowl and gradually add juice and Calvados, whisking until blended.
• Add 1 tsp oil to the skillet and sauté apple and shallots about 5 minutes over medium heat until tender.
• Return chicken to the skillet.
• Add apple juice mixture and bay leaf.
• Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes until chicken is done.
• Discard bay leaf.
• Remove skillet from heat and stir in sour cream.
• Remove chicken to a serving platter, pour sauce from chicken over chicken and keep warm.
• Wipe the skillet clean.
• Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, add sugar and apple rings and sauté about 5 min until lightly browned.
• Arrange apple rings on platter next to chicken mixture and serve.

EMERIL'S SHREDDED CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan with lid heat the oil to the pan to medium-high.
• Season the chicken pieces with the chili powder and salt and toss the evenly coat.
• Add the chicken to the pan and sear for 3 minutes per side.
• Add the onions to the pan and sauté for another 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.
• Pour the chicken stock over the chicken and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a low heat and cover; continue to cook the chicken until very tender, about 1 hour.
• Stir the chicken to shred it and continue to cook, covered, for another 30 minutes.
• Once the chicken is cooked, stir and mash to shred the chicken meat and add the lime juice to the chicken.
• Set aside as you prepare the nachos.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and whisk in the flour.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, but do not allow the flour to color.
• While whisking constantly, add the milk in a steady stream.
• Add the green chilies and bring the sauce to a boil.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
• Add the Cheddar, salt, and cayenne pepper and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Cover and remove from the heat.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large, ovenproof shallow casserole, spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer.
• Top with half of the chicken, and half of the Monterey Jack cheese.
• Top with the remaining tortilla chips and chicken.
• Pour the hot cheese sauce over the chicken, then evenly spread the remaining grated Monterey Jack over the top.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the nachos are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Garnish with the sliced green onions, sour cream, pickled jalapeños and cilantro.