Fried Chicken With Herbed Cream Sauce

• Fried Chicken
• boneless skinless chicken breast halves↗8
• buttermilk↗2 cups
• egg yolks, beaten↗3
• poultry seasoning1⁄2 teaspoon
• dried basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• flour↗2 cups
• dried thyme↗1 teaspoon
• dried sage↗1 teaspoon
• vegetable oil↗
• Herbed Cream Sauce
• flour↗1⁄4 cup
• onion, finely chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• dry white wine↗1⁄4 cup
• (13 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth↗1
• tablespoons butter↗2
• tablespoons cilantro, chopped↗2
• garlic clove, finely chopped↗1
• teaspoon paprika↗1⁄2
• cup heavy cream↗1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄8
• pinch white pepper1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Fried Chicken:.

2. 2

   Place chicken in a shallow glass dish.

3. 3

   Whisk buttermilk, yolks and poultry seasoning in a bowl. Pour over chicken.

4. 4

   Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.

5. 5

   Mix flour, thyme, sage, and basil in a bowl.

6. 6

   Drain the chicken pieces, and coat with the seasoned flour. Set aside.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a skillet.

8. 8

   Add chicken in single layer.

9. 9

   Cook on the first side 5 mins., or until golden brown. Turn, and cook on the other side until done.

10. 10

    Remove to paper towels to drain.

11. 11

    Serve with the Herbed Cream Sauce.

12. 12

    Herbed Cream Sauce:.

13. 13

    Add flour to a saucepan.

14. 14

    Whisk in broth over heat, and simmer for 10 mins., or until thickened and smooth.

15. 15

    Melt butter in saucepan. Add onion, garlic and paprika, and saute until onion is softened.

16. 16

    Add wine, and cook until reduced by half.

17. 17

    Whisk in broth mixture, and simmer 5 minutes

18. 18

    Strain sauce.

19. 19

    Add cream and cilantro.

20. 20

    Season with salt and pepper.

21. 21

    Keep warm until serving.

22. 22

    Makes 2 cup sauce.