Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN WITH BLACKBERRIES AND LEMON

This delicious stew combines some wonderful flavors. The red wine and blackberries give it a dramatic appearance.

INGREDIENTS
4 partly boned chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup red wine
2/3 cup homemade or canned chicken stock
grated rind of 1/2 orange,
plus 1 tablespoon juice
3 sprigs lemon balm, finely chopped, plus
1 sprig to garnish
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1 cup fresh blackberries,
plus 1/2 cup to garnish
salt and black pepper

SERVES 4

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove any skin from the chicken, and season the meat. Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan, fry the chicken until golden, then transfer to a casserole dish. Stir the flour into the pan, then add the wine and stock and bring to a boil. Add the orange rind and juice, and the chopped lemon balm. Pour over the chicken.

2. Cover the casserole and cook in the oven for about 40 minutes.

3. Blend the cream with the egg yolk, add some of the liquid from the casserole and stir back into the dish with the blackberries (reserving those for the garnish). Cover and cook for another 10—15 minutes. Serve garnished with the rest of the blackberries and the sprig of lemon balm.