chicken breasts with herb mousseline sauce

Name: Chicken Breasts With Herb Mousseline Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large whole chicken breasts, halved, boned and skinned; 1/4 cup(s) dry white wine; 1/4 cup(s) water; - salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 - egg yolks; 1/4 cup(s) whipping cream; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as tarragon, basil, savory, chervil, and/or parsley); - fresh lemon juice

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Jan 15, 2016

From Favorite Restaurant Recipes from the Waldorf-Astoria Restaurant, NYC.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 large whole chicken breasts, halved, boned and skinned
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup water
- salt and freshly ground pepper
2 - egg yolks
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as tarragon, basil, savory, chervil, and/or parsley)
- fresh lemon juice

How To Make chicken breasts with herb mousseline sauce

Step 1

Place chicken in small saucepan to fit snugly. Add wine and water and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes. Set aside; keep warm.
Step 3

In non-aluminum double boiler, combine yolks with cream and 1/4 cup cooking liquid from chicken. Place over simmering water and stir vigorously with whisk until sauce is thick and creamy.
Step 4

Add herbs and lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5

Drain chicken, transfer to heated platter and cover with sauce.
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