Lemon-Sage Chicken Recipe

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While this is my mom's recipe, I had completely forgotten about it and just recently found a copy of this fantastic dish. The rich sauce and wonderful batter that goes on the chicken makes this an exquisite entree that is ideal for company.

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Lemon-Sage Chicken Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
30 15 45

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter

Directions

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, cheese and seasonings. Place flour in another shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in egg mixture.
  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
  • In the drippings, saute shallot until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the wine, lemon juice, herbs and lemon peel; cook over medium heat until liquid is reduced by half. Add cream; cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter until melted. Serve sauce with chicken. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with 3 tablespoons sauce equals 593 calories, 38 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 319 mg cholesterol, 452 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 44 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Sage Chicken in Taste of Home April/May 2011, p66

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.

Full-Bodied White Wine

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

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Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2013 by amberjcarothers

This was very good ! It's fancy enough for a special occasion and easy enough for a week night.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2012 by JLS08

This recipe is fantastic! I wouldn't change a thing. YUM!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by bamma8

chicken comes out tender and the sauce is delicious. My husband mopped up what was left on rolls I made with it.

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by moralesae

This chicken is SO good! A little time consuming to make so I've only made it a couple times, but it is definitely worth it.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2012 by rasilaverie

Excellent recipie. Highly recommend it. I've made this multiple times and each time, my fiance's face lights up!

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by leroue

This is an Olive Garden copy cat recipe. It's delicious.

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by leroue

One of the best recipes we have made in a long time. Next time we will fry the chicken a bit longer so its crispier. Also may cut back on the lemon juice just a tad.

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2011 by 3434242424

OMG! This was so absolutely delicious! The sauce was so incredibly flavorful I could have eaten it with a spoon! A definite repeater!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2011 by ayodaly

This is the best chicken dish I have ever made. And that was without the wine (subbed chicken broth), The only thing I would do differently is to whisk the sauce in a blender until it's smooth.

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by smilejes

I loved the chicken with the egg and herb coating. I made the sauce with light cream instead of heavy whipping cream to make it a bit healthier and it still came out good.

 
 

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