Ingredients
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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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4 shallots, Finely Chopped
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon sunflower oil
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2/3 cup chicken stock
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1 tablespoon cider vinegar
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated (if you are not using fresh nutmeg you will have to add more and adjust to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 -2 teaspoon cornstarch, to Thicken
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1 cup seedless grapes, halved
Instructions
- Heat the butter and sunflower oil in a wide, flameproof casserole or skillet and quickly fry the chicken breast until golden brown, turning once.
- Remove chicken breasts and add the chopped shallots to the pan and fry gently until softened and lightly browned – Once Shallots are browned return chicken to the pan.
- Add the chicken stock and cider vinegar to the pan and bring to a boil, then cover, and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish.
- Add grapes, cream and fresh nutmeg to the pan, heat through, and season with salt and pepper (add a little cornstarch to thicken the sauce, if desired).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.