California Sherry Chicken
Tender chicken is simmered in a fragrant broth of cooking sherry, chicken broth, garlic, and lemon, creating a bright, lightly savory flavor. It is served with julienned carrots and zucchini for a colorful finish, making it well suited to an elegant weeknight dinner or a special meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in California Sherry Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag with flour, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Remove chicken from the bag, shaking off excess flour.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on each side until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Combine sherry, broth, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon in the same skillet and bring to a boil. Return chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
In the meantime, sauté carrots and zucchini in a separate medium skillet until tender. Add them to the simmering chicken and sauce, and heat through before serving.
- Calories 399.35 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 57.52 g Good Source 115%
- Carbohydrate 21.65 g 8%
- Total Fat 6.82 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.63 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.05 mg High 48%
- Sodium 437.51 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.16 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.32 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 672.85 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 24.29 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 18.1 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
California Sherry Chicken is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 399.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is California Sherry Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make California Sherry Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is California Sherry Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is California Sherry Chicken healthy?
- California Sherry Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 399.35 calories and 57.52 g of protein, or 115% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 437.51 mg (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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