Amerigo's Chicken Tuscany

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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
• 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)
• 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

Recipe

• 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.