Braised Chicken With Mushrooms And Sun-dried Tomat... |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1/3 cup thinly sliced drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil |
1 large whole chicken breast with skin and bones (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved |
1 small onion, chopped fine |
2 large garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled |
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste |
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced |
1/4 cup dry red wine |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
a beurre manié made by kneading together 1 1/2 teaspoons softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed) |
cooked rice or noodles |
Directions:
1. In a heavy skillet heat the reserved tomato oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, in it brown the chicken, patted dry and seasoned with salt and pepper, and transfer it to a plate.
2. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the onion, the garlic, the basil, and the red pepper flakes over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened.
3. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the mushrooms are softened.
4. Whisk in the wine, balsamic vinegar, the broth, and the tomato paste, add the chicken to the skillet, and bring the liquid to a boil. Simmer the mixture, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Transfer the chicken to a platter and keep it warm, covered. Whisk the beurre manié into the sauce, whisking until sauce is smooth, add the sun-dried tomatoes, and simmer the sauce, whisking, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it is thickened.
6. Stir in the parsley. Place chicken on the rice or noodles and pour the sauce over.
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