*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Madeira Chicken with Mushrooms

Recipe By     : BH&G (Oct 1993)
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : B H & G

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2                    boned and skinned chicken breast halves
    1/2  cup           skim milk
  1      tablespoon    cornstarch
    1/4  teaspoon      dried sage -- crushed
    1/4  teaspoon      salt
    1/8  teaspoon      pepper
  1      teaspoon      vegetable oil
  4      teaspoons     Butter Buds(R) -- see *
    1/4  cup           water -- see *
  1      cup           sliced mushrooms -- variety
    1/4  cup           Madeira or dry sherry -- or less
                       chopped chives -- for garnish

* Substitute 2 teaspoons butter flavored canola oil for the butter flavored
granules; or use light margarine.

Prep:  Rinse chicken; pat dry.  Combine milk, cornstarch, sage, salt and
pepper.  Set aside.

In a large nonstick skillet or wok, cook chicken in hot oil over medium-high
heat for about 5 to 6 minutes for the first side and about 2 to 3 minutes
for the second side, until no longer pink.  Remove from skillet; keep warm.

In the skillet add water and butter-granules.  Heat the mixture till
boiling.  Add the variety of chopped and sliced mushrooms.  Cook and stir
mushrooms 2 minutes or till tender and heated through.  Stir the milk
mixture and add it to skillet.  Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
Cook and stir about 2 minutes more (to reduce a bit).  Add the wine (at
least 1 tablespoon for flavor) and heat, to burn off the alcohol and to cook
sauce to desired consistency.  Transfer chicken to a warmed serving platter;
spoon sauce on top.  Sprinkle with chives.

Serve with steamed baby carrots and an aromatic rice (Tex-mati).

To serve four people, use 4 3-ounce pieces of chicken breast, pounded a
little, to even the thickness.  Do not increase the sauce.
Menu for 4: clear soup (chicken and fresh spinach) and or ceasar salad.
carrots and snaps.  lots of basmati with slivered almonds and chopped fresh
cilantro. a tart apple pie

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NOTES: A tastefully rich, saucy chicken entree
that is fast and fancy and low-fat.