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    Jazz up chicken with simple sauces

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Jul 8, 2010 11:57 PM EDT

    Take the ho-hum out of a basic chicken breast with these versatile sauces. All are made with 6 or fewer ingredients.

    White Wine Sauce
    This classic sauce deserves a place in your repertoire. It takes everyday dishes up a notch with a touch of elegance and lots of flavor, yet very little effort. Pair it with a sautéed chicken breast, a tilapia filet, or a pork loin. It's also good on pasta.

    Pantry Checklist:

    • Onion
    • Chicken broth (fat-free, less-sodium)
    • Dry white wine
    • White wine vinegar
    • Butter
    • Fresh chives

      View Recipe: White Wine Sauce

      Parsley Pesto
      No-cook! A nice twist on traditional basil pesto, this version uses flat-leaf parsley for a fresh, herbal flavor. Great on pastas, bruschetta, pizzas, and sandwiches, this pesto is just as versatile as the classic.

      Pantry Checklist:

      • Flat-leaf parsley
      • Toasted pine nuts
      • Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
      • Extra-virgin olive oil

      View Recipe: Parsley Pesto

      Tangy Mustard Sauce
      Dijon mustard and maple syrup combine in a sweet-savory pan sauce that adds a velvety richness to chicken, and would also taste fantastic on a pork tenderloin. This pan sauce reduces in about 5 minutes, so you can make it while your protein cooks.

      Pantry Checklist:

      • Garlic cloves
      • Chicken broth (fat-free, less-sodium)
      • Dry white wine
      • Maple syrup
      • Dijon mustard
      • Fresh rosemary

      View Recipe: Tangy Mustard Sauce

      Creamy White Sauce
      No-cook! Cool and tangy, this white sauce is an easy go-to recipe that you can whip up in minutes to use on hot or cold chicken, or as a zesty sandwich spread. It also works well with fish and chips.

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