Mustard-braised chicken jb

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsMinced fresh thyme
3teaspoonsMinced fresh marjoram
teaspoonDry mustard
1teaspoonMinced fresh rosemary
1Chicken, (3 1/2-lb) cut into 8 pieces
cupFinely chopped onion
2tablespoonsMinced garlic
1cupDry white wine
1cupCanned low-salt chicken broth
6tablespoonsDijon mustard

Directions

Stir 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1½ teaspoons marjoram, dry mustard and ½ teaspoon rosemary in small bowl until paste forms. Rub paste all over chicken. Place in bowl; chill 2 hours or overnight.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pot and cook until brown on all sides, about 12 minutes. Transfer to bowl.

Add onion to pot; saute over medium-high heat until tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add wine, broth, Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons marjoram and ½ teaspoon rosemary to pot. Bring to boil. Return chicken to pot. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cover; simmer until chicken is cooked, about 25 minutes.

Transfer chicken to platter; cover to keep warm. Boil liquid in pot until thickened to sauce consistency, whisking often, about 10 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour over chicken.

Bon Appetit January 1998

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Julie Bertholf <jewel1@...> on Feb 21, 1998