Ingredients

  • 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds
  • Salt if desired and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil, approximately
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallots
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 13 cup dry white wine
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Method

  • Put breasts on flat surface to remove peripheral fat or cartilage.
  • Cut breasts in half and then into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Coat with flour.
  • You will need 2 skillets in which to cook this dish.
  • Heat tablespoon of oil in nonstick skillet and when very hot add about half of chicken pieces without crowding.
  • Cook, turning pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Have tablespoon of butter heating in second skillet.
  • When first batch has cooked for 3 minutes or until golden brown transfer to second skillet.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in first skillet and when it is hot add second batch of chicken.
  • Cook 3 minutes or until golden brown all over.
  • Add to first batch of chicken pieces.
  • Sprinkle with garlic and shallots and toss to blend.
  • Sprinkle broth, wine, lemon juice and parsley.
  • Cover chicken mixture closely and let simmer 2 or 3 minutes.