Braised Chicken With Leeks and Morels Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 oz dried morel
1 cup hot water
4 chicken legs-thighs , pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 leeks, sliced (white and pale green parts only)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

Directions:

Place morels in small bowl. Add 1 cup hot water and let stand until morels soften, about 45 minutes.
Remove morels and reserve. Strain liquid through fine sieve and reserve.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 6 minutes per side. Remove chicken.
Add wine to pot and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Stir in leeks, broth, thyme, morels, and reserved morel liquid. Return chicken to pot and bring liquid to boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, turning chicken once, about 40 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	450.67 Kcal (1887 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.75g	23%
Cholesterol	241.15mg	80%
Sodium	294.39mg	12%
Potassium	892.01mg	19%
Total Carbs	14.7g	5%
Sugars	4.04g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.97g	8%
Protein	53.47g	107%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	19%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	95.3mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.85 Kcal (359 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.81g	23%
Cholesterol	45.94mg	80%
Sodium	56.08mg	12%
Potassium	169.92mg	19%
Total Carbs	2.8g	5%
Sugars	0.77g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	8%
Protein	10.19g	107%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	19%
Iron	0.9mg	28%
Calcium	18.1mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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