Ingredients

  • For the marinade
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon, zest of
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed peppercorn
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 4 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • For the brown sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chianti wine
  • 2 cups beef stock or 2 cups canned beef consomme (I use chicken stock)
  • For the chicken
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, mixed with
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 ounces roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped coarsely (about 4 large)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, julienned
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
  • 12 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked according to pkg directions

Method

  • For the marinade: In a medium bowl whisk together oils, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, peppercorns, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco.
  • Add chicken breasts and place in refrigerator to marinate for several hours.
  • For the brown sauce: In a medium saucepan, over mediium heat, melt butter.
  • Add flour and whisk together over heat for 1- 2 minutes.
  • Add Chianti and beef stock, whisking constantly.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer about 10 minutes.
  • For the chicken: Remove chicken breasts from marinade and pat dry.
  • Coat each breast first with flour, shaking out excess; then in egg wash; then in bread crumbs.
  • Make sure to completely cover breast with breading.
  • In a large heavy non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Place breasts in pan and cook until browned lightly on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • In another pan, melt butter, add mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for another minute.
  • Add herbs and green onions and toss to combine.
  • Add brown sauce and bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  • Divide angel hair pasta among four plates and top with chicken and sauce.