Herbed Chicken Breasts With Buttered Leeks Food

HERB BUTTER CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Combine melted butter and herbs.
• Marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
• Bake or grill for 30 minutes.

JERRY TRAUNFELD'S TARRAGON CHICKEN BREAST WITH BUTTERY LEEKS

Steps:

• Place leeks in a large skillet with chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of the butter.
• Cook at a gentle boil over medium heat until the leeks are tender and the broth has boiled down far enough so that the leeks are no longer completely submerged; this should take about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Place them on top of the simmering leeks, spoon some of the leeks over the chicken, and cover the pan tightly.
• Reduce the heat to low; after 10 minutes, test the chicken for doneness. It should feel firm when you press it. If breast pieces are large, it could take as long as 15 minutes, but don't overcook them.
• When the chicken is done, transfer it to a warm platter.
• Increase the heat under the leeks to high; stir in the lemon juice , the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the tarragon.
• When the butter melts, season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the leek sauce over the chicken and serve.

BAKED HERBED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Combine all spices. (all ingredients except first two-chicken and butter.).
• Arrange chicken in shallow baking dish.
• Melt butter and pour over chicken.
• Turn chicken pieces over so both sides are coated with butter. (I use a tongs for this.).
• Sprinkle chicken with about 1/4 of the spices.
• Every 10-15 minutes, sprinkle another 1/4 of the spices on the chicken pieces.
• Bake at 375 for 55 minutes.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Combine butter and herbs; reserve 2 tsp.
• Carefully separate skin from chicken leaving skin attached.
• Spread remaining herb butter over meat under skin of chicken- smooth skin over butter Rub the reserved herb butter over skin of chicken.
• Place chicken in roasting pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken is no longer pink near the bone and juices run clear.

HERB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat olive oil and butter in saute pan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for 4 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon each of rosemary and thyme, cook one minute more.
• Season with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; let cool.
• Using a knife with a sharp, pointed blade, cut a pocket into the center of each chicken breast by inserting the tip into the thickest part of the breast, being careful not to cut the whole way through. Place 2 tablespoons of leek mixture into each pocket.
• Make bread crumbs by placing bread into food processor fitted with metal blade. Add remaining herbs, salt and pepper.
• Spread 1 teaspoon mustard over top of stuffed chicken breast.
• Cover with herbed bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
• Place chicken breasts in roasting pan, bread crumb side up.
• Pour chicken stock and wine into pan around chicken.
• Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.

BROILED HERB BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to Broil/Grill and line broiler pan with aluminum foil.
• Place chicken on pan. In a small bowl combine the butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary and thyme and mix together, then evenly spread a dollop of mixture on each chicken breast.
• Broil in preheated oven, turning and frequently coating with remaining herb/butter mixture, for about 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.