Garlic Chicken For Two Recipes

SAUCY GARLIC CHICKEN FOR TWO

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs; brush bulbs with half the oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place spinach in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with half the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil on both sides; place over spinach., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese, nutmeg and remaining salt. Transfer to a blender; squeeze softened garlic into blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken., Cover and bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° and sauce is bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with tomato and parsley if desired.

ELEGANT GARLIC CHICKEN FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a medium frying pan, lightly brown garlic in butter over medium heat, about 2 minutes.
• Add chicken and cook, turning, about 10 minutes or until brown on all sides.
• Place onion slices on bottom of pan under chicken.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; pour wine or water over chicken.
• Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer about 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
• Remove chicken to serving plates and keep warm.
• Add sour cream to pan drippings and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes until warm but not boiling.
• Spoon over chicken.

GARLIC GINGER CHICKEN FOR TWO

Steps:

• Use one tablespoon of the olive oil to saute the chicken breast over medium heat until brown, set aside.
• Add second tablespoon of olive oil, butter, garlic and spices and sauté until fragrant.
• Add lemon juice and stir until mixed.
• Add reserved chicken, brown sugar and enough water or wine to create a sauce with the spices and sugar.
• Simmer about 10 minutes, turning once, until the flavors begin to penetrate the meat. Add more water as needed.

GARLIC CHICKEN FOR TWO

Steps:

• Lightly smash garlic cloves with the side of a large knife to loosen the skins. Peel; cut the large ones in half.
• Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on one side, about 5-6 minutes. Turn it over and return the garlic to the pan.
• Add wine and cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk broth, mustard, flour and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
• Add the mixture to the pan; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer.
• Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the garlic is tender, 10-11 minutes.
• Serve the chicken with the sauce, sprinkled with chives (or scallion greens).