Garlic-Wine Chicken Breasts
By: Trevy Thomas
Published: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 11:55am

Ingredients




3 chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon each salt and pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup white wine

Preparation

1 Place chicken on cutting board between 2 sheets of plastic Pound well until thin (about 1/4 inch). 2 On a plate, mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika. 3 Drag breasts through flour until well coated. 4 Place prepared chicken on plate until ready to use. 5 Put olive oil and butter in skillet and turn heat to medium. 6 When oil is shimmering, turn pan to coat well. 7 Add garlic and cook for about two minutes. 8 Add chicken to pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 9 Don’t move chicken around. 10 Cook 5 minutes, then flip and repeat. 11 Remove chicken. 12 Put wine in pan.  Cook down 2 minutes. 13 Return chicken to pan 14 Leave on low heat while sauce dissipates. 15 Serve hot.

About


It’s diet time, and that means people are eating chicken breasts.  If I were a chicken this time of year, I’d hide.  Chicken breasts are low in calories, a low-fat source of protein and quick to cook.  While I generally prefer the dark meat, this recipe produces delicious chicken breasts that are every bit as moist and tender as the dark parts.  There is a small splurge of butter that adds a richness without much in the way of calories.  So indulge, diet or no.