Spiked Challenge-Panko Chicken with Champagne Sauce

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A couple weeks ago I signed up for a food challenge - I love these things... it gives me a chance to look at recipes and try something new.  This challenge was interesting because the secret ingredient was champagne but no drinks or cocktails - had to be used in baking or cooking.

The challenge is being hosted by:

Julia @ This Gal Cooks

Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama

I decided to go savory, figuring most people would go for the baking.  I was interested in coming up with some sort of creamy sauce that could be served over chicken.   The chicken turned out great by using panko crumbs and frying in hot oil.  The coating was not greasy and very crispy.

Recipe Source: Semi-Original after much web surfing!
(printable recipe)

The following veggies were used and I really made this my own recipe by adding fresh thyme... it gave it a distinct flavor.

I bought a small 4 pack of champagne since I only needed a small amount... and now have 3 more bottles to use up - I'm sure I will find some other good recipes from the challenge!

This really was a fun recipe to make... my official taste tester was quite pleased!  Head over to one of the hosts to see the other recipes either today or tomorrow. 





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