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Crispy Chicken Breast with cream and nutmeg

The kind of French plate you make on repeat. cream and nutmeg, a proper crisp, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.3 from 995 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Crispy Chicken Breast with cream and nutmeg
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cream and nutmeg elements, and pat the chicken breast dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken breast. Fry until deeply crisp and golden, then drain on paper and season straight away.

Stir in the creme fraiche and the rest of the cream and nutmeg flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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