CHICKEN WITH APPLEJACK SAUCE

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Killer traditional French dish featuring fresh vegetables and a sauce made with Calvados, a French applejack brandy. Any applejack will work if need be, but Calvados is widely available and worth searching out. I have altered this recipe to be a bit healthier, with fewer calories and less saturated fat. If you prefer the traditional ingredients, substitute 6 T butter for the olive oil, and cream for the fat free half and half.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2-3 lbs chicken, cut up for frying
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb potato, peeled
2 carrots, about 5 1/2 ounces
4 ounces green beans
8 small white onions, peeled,about 1/2 pound
1 zucchini, about 1/4 pound
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup cognac or 1/4 cup Bourbon
1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cut peeled potatoes into 1 1/2" cubes; peel carrots and cut in half, cut each half into thirds; trim beans and cut into 1 1/2" lengths; cut peeled onions in half, if larger, cut into quarters; cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut each half into quarters.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; heat 2 T oil in skillet over medium heat; add chicken skin side down and cook 10 minutes until browned on one side.
  • Place all vegetables except zucchini in salted water and bring to a boil; boil 1 minute and drain.
  • When chicken is browned on one side, turn and cook another 5 minutes.
  • In another skillet, heat remaining 1 T oil and add drained vegetables and zucchini; add salt and pepper to taste, stir gently and cook about 5 minutes; vegetables should still not be tender.
  • Add Calvados to chicken; cover and simmer 10 minutes; uncover and add half-and-half and vegetables; bring to a boil, adjust seasoning; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes more; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908, Fat 54.2, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 215.7, Sodium 325.5, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 7, Sugar 13.5, Protein 59.5

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