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California Sherry Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Nikki  PHOTO BY: PAMELA D. 

"Chicken with a hint of lemon, sherry and garlic served with veggies like zucchini and carrots. Like, totally California Sherry Chicken, dude! Serve with roasted potatoes or Fettuccine Alfredo, if desired."
California Sherry Chicken Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 137 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cooking sherry
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 4 carrots
  • 4 zucchini squashes, julienned

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag with flour, salt, and pepper. Seal bag and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken on each side for about 5 minutes, or until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In same skillet combine sherry, broth, garlic and a squeeze of lemon and bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  4. In the meantime, saute carrots and zucchini in a separate medium skillet until they are tender. Add to simmering chicken and sauce and heat through before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2007 by mermaid 
Many are complaining this dish is too salty. Don't use cooking sherry. It's loaded with salt.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2007 by foxlaw 
I reserve 5 stars for recipes that cause family and guests to NOT SHUT UP for days. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on may 3, 2006 by Ashley 
This was extremely good. I added fresh mushrooms and used 3 garlic cloves. Plus, I took... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 16, 2006 by Cindy 
Very good! After I dipped chicken in flour, I dipped the chicken in Egg to give it a thicker... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 16, 2004 by SURFWENCH 
Very good. I find if you slice the breasts thin and pound to a 1/4 inch you can quickly saute... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2004 by KARA 
I simmered with the lid off most of the time. Isn't a saucy recipe, so serve with a flavored... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 20, 2007 by susan512 
This was one of the best and easiest recipes I've ever tried. Even after 28 years of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2007 by schatzi 
Great recipe!! Excuded the flour, and used butter/olive oil instead; added more sherry, garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 25, 2005 by Senora.E 
Husband and I both really enjoyed. Very similiar to my chicken marsala recipe ~ just used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2007 by Kathy 
Regarding the sodium content in this recipe, it most likely comes from the chicken broth. I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
California Sherry Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 303

  • Total Fat: 7.8g
  • Cholesterol: 73mg
  • Sodium: 1036mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.2g
  • Protein: 30.7g

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