CHICKEN WITH MOREL CREAM SAUCE
Morels are rather pricey but this is a delicious dish for company or a special occasion. The cost can be reduced by substituting another mushroom type for part of the recipe.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse dry morels & place in small bowl.
- Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over top& soak for 1/2 hour.
- Cut the chicken into 8 pieces (2 legs, 2 thighs, 4 half brests); reserve wings & backs for making stock or soup.
- Melt butter in heavy frying pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces & cook until golden on each side (about 5- 8 minutes).
- Remove to plate, season to taste & keep warm.
- Discard fat in pan, then add sherry & scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
- Boil until the sherry is reduced by half.
- Drain the liquid from the soaking mushrooms through a fine sieve (to remove any grit) into the frying pan.
- Add the cream & bring to a boil; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Cut the soaked morels into halves or quarters (depending on their size) and add to pan.
- Return chicken to pan & cook for another 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Clean the fresh mushrooms, add to the pan, cover & cook for another 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.1, Fat 57.7, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 248.2, Sodium 218.2, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 41.4
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