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Chicken Creole
2 1 / 2 lb broiler-fryer, cut in serving pieces 1 / 2 cup unsifted all purpose flour 1 / 2 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1 / 3 cup salad oil 1 / 2 cup coarsely chopped chicken livers 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon flour 1 1 / 2 cups chicken broth 1 / 2 cup red wine 1 / 2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 / 4 cup sliced stuffed green olives 1 / 2 teaspoon salt Dash cayenne 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Wipe chicken well with paper towels. In plastic bag, combine 1 / 2 cup flour, 1 / 2 teaspoon salt and dash pepper. Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat well. In large skillet, heat oil. Add chicken pieces, and fry slowly, turning, until golden brown and tender - about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons oil from skillet. Add chicken livers, onion, and garlic. Cook 5 minutes. Blend in flour. Add chicken broth and stir until smooth. Add wine, mushrooms, olives, 1 / 2 teaspoon salt, cayenne and Worcestershire. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Return chicken to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Makes 2 to 3 servings |
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