Dec 8, 2007

Buttermilk Cider Chicken


I see it's not on their posted menu but the Colonial Inn in Concord, MA is known for dishes like this delicious recipe that was featured in one of the cooking magazines a while back. . If you are in the Boston area, plan to visit this charming inn, a National Historic Landmark. Maybe they'll be serving this chicken when you visit.

Place 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves in a glass dish in 1 c buttermilk. Turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Melt 1 tb butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 red delicious apple and one Granny Smith apple, both cored and cut in 8 wedges. Saute til golden, about 5 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. To the same skillet, add 1 c. apple cider and boil til reduced to 1/2 c, about 8 minutes. Add 1 c. chicken broth and 1 c. heavy cream. Boil til sauce is reduced in half, about 15 minutes.

Darin chicken. Mix flour with salt and pepper. Coat chicken with the flour and cook in heavy skillet in hot oil until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates and keep in oven or tent with foil to keep warm. Add apples to the same skillet and reheat over medium heat. Divide the apples among the plates, Add the sauce to the pan and reheat. Stir in 2 TB chives, adjust seasoning to taste, Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with chopped pecans if you like.

http://www.concordscolonialinn.com/