Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast halves
- 2 eggs
- 3 slices of bread, or 3 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 teaspoom garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt, pepper
Sauce:
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, white button or baby bella
- 1 small handful dried porcini mushrooms, about 3–5 Tablespoons, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Breaded Chicken Skewers:
- Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes.
- Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper,1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
- Skewer the chicken onto 6 inch bamboo skewers.
- Make the breadcrumbs by pulsing the bread in the food processor.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
- Set up a breading station. In one of plate, place the breadcrumbs and in the other one, whisk up the eggs.
- Dip the chicken in the eggs. Dredge in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Place in an 8×8 inch baking dish and set aside.
Sauce:
- Place the dry mushrooms in a bowl and cover with hot or boiling water. Set aside until they soften.
- Meanwhile, slice the fresh mushrooms into 1/4 inch slices and mince the onion and garlic.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the mushrooms, onion, garlic and thyme to the skillet. Cook for about 8 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates.
- Meanwhile, chop the dry mushrooms and pour the liquid through a coffee filter or paper towel and reserve. Add the reserved liquid and the dried mushrooms to the skillet.
- Cook until most of the liquid cooks off. Add the flour and cook until completely incorporated.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and cook for 5-7 min, until thickened. Add the cream. Discard the thyme sprigs.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Make Ahead:
- Prep the dish all the way through without baking it. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready for it.
- Let the chicken stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes before putting it into the oven. Add 15 minutes to the baking time.
- To reheat leftovers, cook in a covered skillet over medium-low heat until the chicken is warmed through.