Bistro Chicken

Bistro Chicken

adapted from Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2000

This chicken is served with a slightly mustardy, tangy sauce.

Makes 2 serving                                                                2 WW pts / serving

2 (6 ounce) boneless , skinless chicken breast halves 

2 Tbsp. stone-ground mustard

1 1/2 tsp. minced, fresh thyme

1/2 tsp. dried marjoram

1 tsp. olive oil

1/3 cup chopped onion

1/3 cup dry white wine

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup Homemade chicken stock or canned broth 

3/4 tsp. cornstarch

1 1/2 tsp. water

1. Spread the mustard on the chicken and sprinkle with the thyme and marjoram.; Marinade in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
2. Sauté the onion with the oil in a deep skillet until softened, about 5 minutes. 
3. Add wine, and bring to a boil; Stir in garlic. 
4. Place chicken, breast sides up, on top of onion. Add broth, and bring to a boil. 
5. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is done. 
6. Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon; keep warm. 
7. Bring the broth mixture to a boil, and cook until reduced to 1 cups (about 10 minutes). 
8. Combine cornstarch and water; add to pan, and bring to a boil. 
9. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
10. Pour sauce over the chicken, prior to serving.

Enjoy!