Fried Chicken Breast with Sherry

Recipe By:
Arianaa
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  • Total Time 45 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Easy

A very simple yet taste filled recipe for fried chicken breast with sherry. A milk and sherry sauce is developed from the pan seasonings and then finished with an egg yolk for an exquisite texture and luster.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 whole chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cooking sherry
  • 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
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Directions

  1. 1. Note: Chicken legs, thighs and wings may also be prepared by this method.
  2. 2. Remove the breastbones from the meat and split into fillets and tenders. Wash and reserve the chicken.
  3. 3. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and let it come up to temperature.
  4. 4. Combine the salt and flour in a bowl. Dip the wet chicken pieces in the flour and place them in the skillet. Fry slowly until tender and brown (completely cooked); transfer to hot serving platter.
  5. 5. Leave one tablespoon oil in the skillet and add one tablespoon of the dredging flour. Stir constantly until the roux turns a light brown. Add the milk, stirring until the sauce is smooth; season with salt and pepper. Add the sherry, mix well.
  6. 6. In a small bowl add a little of the sauce to the egg yolk and mix well. Add the tempered egg yolk into the sauce, stir and cook for just a minute or two longer.
  7. 7. Strain if necessary and pour over the chicken breast; serve on toast.