chicken breasts with herb mousseline sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From Favorite Restaurant Recipes from the Waldorf-Astoria Restaurant, NYC.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken breasts with herb mousseline sauce

  • 2 lg
    whole chicken breasts, halved, boned and skinned
  • 1/4 c
    dry white wine
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2
    egg yolks
  • 1/4 c
    whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as tarragon, basil, savory, chervil, and/or parsley)
  • fresh lemon juice

How To Make chicken breasts with herb mousseline sauce

  • 1
    Place chicken in small saucepan to fit snugly. Add wine and water and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes. Set aside; keep warm.
  • 3
    In non-aluminum double boiler, combine yolks with cream and 1/4 cup cooking liquid from chicken. Place over simmering water and stir vigorously with whisk until sauce is thick and creamy.
  • 4
    Add herbs and lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5
    Drain chicken, transfer to heated platter and cover with sauce.

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