Crafts

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Panko-Crusted Chicken with Mustard-Maple Pan Sauce

I was a little hesitant about the maple syrup, but this dish is fantastic. I had to cook the chicken a little longer than 4 minutes per side. And I'm not sure about the "healthy eating" designation since the breasts are fried in oil and the sauce is finished off with a glob of butter, but it's a tasty one, nonetheless!
I served the sauce on the side. 


Bon Appétit October 2009
Ingredients:

2 8-ounce skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise in half
1 large egg
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse-grained mustard
1 tablespoon chilled unsalted butter

Directions:
Using meat mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken in resalable plastic bag to 1/3-to 1/2-inch thickness. Whisk egg, parsley, and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard in large bowl. Place chicken in egg mixture; turn to coat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Dip each chicken piece in panko; turn to coat. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, whisk broth, syrup, coarse-grained mustard, and remaining 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard in glass measuring cup.
Transfer chicken to plates. Add broth mixture to skillet; boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add butter; whisk until melted. Spoon sauce alongside chicken.