Prune and Mushroom Chicken
Prune and Mushroom Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 slices 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick pancetta, cut into pieces
- 4 skinless chicken legs
- 1 lb (454 g) white button mushrooms, quartered
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) flour
- 1 cup (250 ml) port wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 4 prunes, pitted and sliced
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, brown the pancetta over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve the chicken on a plate.
- In the same pan, brown the mushrooms and onion with the pancetta. Add olive oil, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the port wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil while stirring. Add the reserved chicken and the prunes. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable.
Prune and Mushroom Chicken