Chicken Bayou Lafourche

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Serves: 6
== Ingredients ==
* 6 boneless chicken breasts
* 1 cup, seasoned flour
* ½ cup vegetable oil
=== Stuffing ===
* ½ pound chopped crawfish tails
* ¼ cup finely diced onions
* ¼ cup finely diced celery
* ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
* 1 tsp finely diced garlic
* ¼ cup finely sliced green onions
* ¼ cup chopped parsley
* ½ tsp Pernod or Herbsaint
* 1 tbsp sherry
* ½ cup Bechamel sauce
* ½ cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
* salt and cracked black pepper to taste
=== Andouille tarragon cream ===
* ¼ cup melted butter
* 1 tbsp shallots
* 1 tbsp garlic, chopped
* ¼ cup andouille
* 1 tbsp chopped tarragon
* 1 ounce white wine
* 1½ heavy whipping cream
* salt and pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 375°F.
# Pound chicken breasts lightly to flatten and season with salt and cracked black pepper.
# In a one quart mixing bowl combine all remaining ingredients except flour and oil.
# Blend well to incorporate and adjust seasonings if necessary.
# Place an equal amount of the stuffing in the center of each breast, roll into a turban shape and secure with toothpicks.
# Dust lightly in flour and set aside.
# In a ten inch saute pan over heat oil over medium high heat and saute chicken until brown on all sides.
# Place in oven and bake for 10 – 15 minutes or you may with to deep fry at 375°F for ten minutes.
# Serve with Andouille tarragon cream.
=== Andouille tarragon cream ===
# Heat butter over medium high heat.
# Add shallots, garlic and andouille.
# Sauté three to five minutes or until vegetables are wilted.
# Add tarragon and deglaze with white wine.
# Add heavy whipping cream and reduce to one half volume.
# Season to taste using salt and pepper.
# Serve under Chicken Bayou Lafourche.
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
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Category:Crayfish Recipes
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