Chicken with pear sauce
Chicken with pear sauce is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory pear sauce. The chicken is usually seasoned and cooked until golden brown, then a sauce made from pears, spices, and other ingredients is drizzled over the top. The pear sauce adds a unique flavor profile to the dish, balancing the savory elements of the chicken with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken parts skinless breasts, legs and thighs
- 2 ripe pears peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced pears and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the chicken broth, white wine, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and thyme to the skillet. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some of the pear sauce over them. Let them simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with pear sauce over cooked rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 23g (8%)Protein: 22g (44%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 87mg (29%)Sodium: 234mg (10%)Potassium: 353mg (10%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 18g (20%)Vitamin A: 192IU (4%)Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
