Description
Chicken Diane elevates weeknight dining with its luxurious French-inspired sauce, blending rich cream and tangy pan drippings. Elegant yet simple, this classic dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor that will transport diners straight to a Parisian bistro.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Fats and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup brandy or white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even coating on all surfaces.
- Warm olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a golden searing environment around 375°F.
- Carefully place chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until exterior turns a rich golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping warm and preserving its juicy texture.
- Using the same skillet, sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
- Pour brandy (or wine) into the skillet, vigorously scraping accumulated browned bits from the pan’s bottom to release concentrated flavor.
- Allow liquid to simmer and reduce for 2 minutes, concentrating the sauce’s essence.
- Whisk in Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream, stirring continuously until sauce reaches a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency within 3-4 minutes.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, thoroughly coating each piece with the creamy sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to reheat completely.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant garnish and serve immediately alongside preferred accompaniments.
Notes
- Use thin chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and prevent dryness during the process.
- Consider pounding chicken to uniform thickness before seasoning for consistent golden-brown results.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut cream for lighter, healthier alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- If avoiding alcohol, replace brandy with additional chicken broth or apple juice to retain depth of flavor without compromising sauce complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg