Chicken W Bosc Pears Rosemary Sauce Rubys Bainbridge Is Food

CHICKEN STIR-FRIED WITH BOSC PEARS

Steps:

• Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add the chicken and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes.
• In another bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and reserve.
• Heat a wok over high heat for at least 45 seconds.
• Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the peanut oil and coat the wok using a spatula. When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the ginger slices, stir and cook for 15 seconds.
• Add the asparagus and cook, stirring, for one minute.
• Add the celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring for another minute.
• Add the pear and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• Remove the contents of the wok and reserve on a platter.
• Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil and coat the wok with it using a spatula.
• When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the shallots, stir, and cook for 20 seconds.
• Add the garlic and stir briefly.
• Add the chicken and marinade, spread in a thin layer, and cook for 45 seconds.
• Turn over and cook for one minute.
• Splash the wine over, and stir to mix.
• Add the reserved vegetable-fruit mixture and cook, stirring for two minutes.
• Make a well in the center of the mixture, stir the sauce mixture, pour in and stir to mix until the sauce thickens, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, add the macadamia nuts, mix well, transfer to a heated platter, and serve.

CHICKEN WITH SAUTEED PEARS AND ROSEMARY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add apple juice, red wine, vinegar, rosemary, thyme and crushed red pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Strain mixture into small saucepan; discard solids. Add cream and simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile heat 2 teaspoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add pear slices; sauté until tender and golden brown, about 8 minutes. (Sauce and pears can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Rewarm pears over medium-low heat before serving.)
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Add Marsala and bring to boil. Stir in reserved sauce, turning chicken once to coat. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes longer.
• Divide chicken among 4 plates. Spoons some sauce around chicken on each plate. Garnish with pear slices.

CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., Add wine to pan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in rosemary and remaining 3 tablespoons butter until blended. Serve sauce with chicken.