Poached Chicken Breast with Parsley Sauce
Servings: 4 Ingredients
2 whole Chicken Breast with bone halved
2 cups Chicken Stock
1/2 teaspoon Organic Parsley
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorn
1 Bay Leaves
1 Onion
3 Organic Carrots cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 stalk Organic Celery cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces
For the Sauce
3 tablespoons Butter
3 tablespoons Flour
2 cups Chicken Stock
Salt and white pepper to your taste
1 tablespoon Italian Parsley chopped
Preparation
Serve this chicken over the Dried Cranberry Challah Dressing.
In large saucepan, place chicken and add remaining ingredients. Bring
to a boil and immediately turn heat down to a simmer. Simmer 20 minutes.
Cook, covered, over medium high heat until liquid boils. Reduce heat and
simmer 20 minutes. Remove chicken and vegetables to platter; keep warm.
Strain stock and reserve 2 cups (for sauce).
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook over
medium, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly, about
1 to 2 minutes. Slowly stir in stock. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add parsley. Makes about 2 cups.
To serve: Slice chicken breast on a diagonal and place onto plate, pour
sauce over breasts and serve.