Juicy Chicken with Madeira Sauce
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts drizzled with rich Madeira sauce, perfect for weeknights or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Portuguese, French
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using certified gluten-free broth and Madeira)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Madeira wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and sauté the shallots for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pan with Madeira wine, scraping up the browned bits, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and thyme, return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter into the sauce, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with Madeira sauce, and garnish with thyme if desired.
Notes
Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice with seasonal vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken, Madeira sauce, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe