Chicken in White Apple Vinegar Sauce
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in this Chicken in White Apple Vinegar Sauce. This easy skillet meal features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy, tangy sauce enriched with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is ready to impress your taste buds in just 60 minutes. Pair it with comforting sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that captivates everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup dry white apple vinegar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (+ 2 tablespoons cold water, optional)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (to garnish)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to ½ inch thickness.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; dredge in flour.
- Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- Deglaze skillet with white apple vinegar; reduce by half.
- Add butter, minced garlic, chicken broth, and seasonings; bring to a boil.
- Stir in cornstarch mixture if thickening is desired and add heavy cream gradually.
- Return chicken to skillet; simmer for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg