California Sherry Chicken Recipe
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California Sherry Chicken

By: Nikki 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (127)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 301 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 72mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2007 by mermaid   view full review
Many are complaining this dish is too salty. Don't use cooking sherry. It's loaded with salt....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2007 by foxlaw   view full review
I reserve 5 stars for recipes that cause family and guests to NOT SHUT UP for days. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by Ashley   view full review
This was extremely good. I added fresh mushrooms and used 3 garlic cloves. Plus, I took...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Cindy   view full review
Very good! After I dipped chicken in flour, I dipped the chicken in Egg to give it a thicker...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2004 by SURFWENCH   view full review
Very good. I find if you slice the breasts thin and pound to a 1/4 inch you can quickly saute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2007 by susan512   view full review
This was one of the best and easiest recipes I've ever tried. Even after 28 years of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2007 by schatzi   view full review
Great recipe!! Excuded the flour, and used butter/olive oil instead; added more sherry, garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2007 by Kathy   view full review
Regarding the sodium content in this recipe, it most likely comes from the chicken broth. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by KARA   view full review
I simmered with the lid off most of the time. Isn't a saucy recipe, so serve with a flavored...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2005 by Senora.E   view full review
Husband and I both really enjoyed. Very similiar to my chicken marsala recipe ~ just used...

 

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