BRAISED CHICKEN IN ROSEMARY WHITE WINE SAUCE

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Another homey dish - it seems like so many of the things I make are perfect for lazy Sundays...to enjoy around the table with friends and family and a bottle or two of wine.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 slices bacon, chopped
3 ounces chicken livers, chopped
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
3 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 teaspoons tomato paste
polenta

Steps:

  • Season chicken pieces lightly.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook until light brown, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to bowl with slotted spoon.
  • Add onion, livers, bacon and spices and saute until onion is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix in wine and tomato paste.
  • Add broth and bring to the boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Return chicken and any juices to skillet, turning chicken to coat with sauce.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer until breasts are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to bowl.
  • Cover and simmer remaining chicken about 15 minutes longer.
  • Transfer pieces to bowl.
  • Boil down liquid remaining in pot until thickened to sauce consistency, adding any juices in bowl, about 20 minutes.
  • Strain sauce through fine sieve.
  • Degrease.
  • Return sauce and chicken to skillet (can be prepared 1 day ahead to this point. Reheat gently over low heat.) Serve with polenta poured into center of large serving platter.
  • Place chicken pieces around and spoon sauce over all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.6, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 236.9, Sodium 587.7, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 45.9

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