Chicken in Brandy Sauce
Chicken in Brandy Sauce features juicy seared chicken thighs coated in a velvety brandy-shallot reduction accented with Dijon, thyme, and smoked paprika. A blend of beef and chicken bone broths adds deep savoriness, while a touch of cream rounds the sauce to a restaurant-worthy finish. Ideal for a cozy dinner with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken in Brandy Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 11
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 2
Add the chicken thighs and sear until golden, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Stir in the shallot and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, Dijon mustard, and thyme; cook 30 seconds more, stirring constantly.
- 4
Carefully pour in the brandy and scrape up the browned bits from the pan. Simmer until most of the alcohol has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the beef bone broth, chicken bone broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until slightly reduced, 6 to 8 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
- 6
If you want a thicker sauce, whisk cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry, add it to the skillet, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes more.
- 7
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet, spoon the sauce over, and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 479.33 kcal High 24%
- Protein 36.59 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 10.67 g 4%
- Total Fat 32.68 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 14.82 g High 74%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 195.75 mg High 65%
- Sodium 369.56 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 0.43 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 7.86 g --
- Added Sugars 5.8 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 23.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.76 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 119.35 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 92.37 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken in Brandy Sauce is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Bone Broth, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brandy, and Chicken Bone Broth. Each serving provides about 479.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken in Brandy Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bone Broth, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brandy, Chicken Bone Broth, Cornstarch. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken in Brandy Sauce?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 479.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken in Brandy Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chicken in Brandy Sauce healthy?
- Chicken in Brandy Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 479.33 calories and 36.59 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 369.56 mg (16% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.82 g (74% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.8 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Mustard, Sulfites, Corn, Garlic, Onions 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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