Chicken with Shallot Sauce Recipe

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“Even though it doesn't take long to put together, this flavorful chicken tastes like it simmered all day. It’s wonderful with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable.”—Kathy Anderson, Rockford, Illinois

KATHY’S TIP: You can easily peel the garlic cloves by smashing them slightly with the flat side of a chef’s knife, or buy cloves that are already peeled to save time.

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Chicken with Shallot Sauce Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 50 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 bacon strips, chopped
  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 10 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; brown in drippings. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender. Stir in water and garlic. Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 180°.
  • Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices. Mash garlic; add vinegar. Bring liquid to a boil; cook until slightly thickened. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with reserved bacon. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 7 ounces cooked chicken with 1/3 cup sauce equals 583 calories, 32 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 148 mg cholesterol, 658 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 48 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken with Shallot Sauce in Taste of Home August/September 2011, p67

Tip

Shallot Substitutions

Shallots are part of the onion family and have a mild onion-garlic flavor. In place of 3 to 4 shallots, use 1 medium onion plus a pinch of garlic powder or (if you like the taste of garlic) 1 minced garlic clove.

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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by danid

This was good but I found it was alot more work then I had anticipated so I probably won't make it again. I thought it was a little too vinegary as well.


Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by aug2295

This was delicious. It did require a bit of prep, slicing the shallots and peeling the garlic and some monitoring, but on the whole, it was easy to make and tasted delicious.

 
 
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