Ingredients
- 2 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) chickens, cut in eighths
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 8 whole garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms, such as porcini and cremini, stems removed and (1 1/2-inch) diced
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme, tied with kitchen string
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 cups white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 2 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides liberally with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup flour in a bowl and dredge the chicken in the flour. In a large (12-inch) ovenproof pot such as Le Creuset, heat the oil. Add the chicken in three batches (don't crowd them!) and brown lightly over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken to a plate and continue until all the chicken is browned.
Add the whole garlic cloves, mushrooms, and thyme to the pot and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the sherry and cook for 1 minute, scraping up the brown bits. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the wine, chicken stock, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken (large pieces first), cover, and place in the middle of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (about 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer).
Remove the chicken to a bowl and discard the thyme. With a fork, mash together the butter and 1/4 cup flour and add it to the sauce. Simmer, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Season to taste (it should be highly seasoned), put the chicken back in the sauce, and serve hot.
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By metmaestro_827195
LA, CA
on June 10, 2013
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This dish is absolutely perfect! I reduced the recipe because I was eating solo and all the ingredients came together beautifully. The sauce was so luscious, I found myself eating it with a spoon! It paired nicely with the salad featured on this episode. I can't believe how easy this dish was to make
By lachar919
on June 08, 2013
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This was the best chicken dish ever!! I had a friend over for dinner and he raved about it. I sent him home with enough for two more meals. What I loved about it most was that I could make it ahead and just heat it up. Just wonderful.
By rebecag
Homestead, Florida
on June 02, 2013
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Wow!!! This is a winner chicken recipe, my husband is not a fan of chicken and said he would like to have it again!!! Thank you Ina for bringing Greta recipes to FN. I followed the recipe as written and salted again at the end absolutely delicious.
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