Poached Chicken Breast with Parsley Sauce

An Original Recipe by Melissa's

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An Original Recipe By Melissa's

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Chicken Breast with bone, halved
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon Organic Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorn
  • 1 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Onion
  • Organic Carrots cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 stalk Organic Celery cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Parsley chopped

Directions

In large saucepan, place chicken and add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and immediately turn heat down to a simmer. Simmer 20 minutes. Cook, covered, over medium high heat until liquid boils. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Remove chicken and vegetables to platter; keep warm. Strain stock and reserve 2 cups (for sauce).

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook over medium, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly stir in stock. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add parsley. Makes about 2 cups.

To Serve

Slice chicken breast on a diagonal and place onto plate, pour sauce over breasts and serve.

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