Mushroom Chicken With Brandy Sauce Recipe

5 from 5 votes

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main

Servings:

Author: Lyubomira from CookingLSL

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
8 oz sliced baby Portobello mushrooms (or mushrooms of your choice)
8 chicken tenderloins (or alternatively cut 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts into 4 stripes each)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 - 1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup brandy of your choice
3/4 cup low sodium , gluten free chicken stock
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp warm water
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley

Place chicken tenderloins in a p;attic bag and pound until flattened to 1/2 inch (only of needed). Dry well. Season with salt, pepper, thyme and paprika. Set a side.
In a large pan over medium heat cook onions in olive oil, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and mushrooms. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Cook for for 4-5 minutes, until most of the water from mushrooms has evaporated.
Add chicken to the pan and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden.
Remove pan from burner and add brandy. Stir the bottom of pan and place back on burner (reduce heat to low).
Add chicken stock and cook on low for 8 minutes.Chicken should be fully cooked at this point.
In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Add to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, adjust taste and add more cornstarch (mixed with some water) if needed.
Remove from heat and add butter. Stir to combine.
Serve warm or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Recipe adapted from www.bamskitchen.com.