Poulet a l'ail (chicken with garlic)

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Chickens (2 1/2-lb each) halved or quartered
Salt, pepper
4cupsBoiling water
¼cupBeef broth
4Bay leaves
1largeOnion; chopped
½Head garlic; cloves minced
1tablespoonButter or margarine
1cupDry white wine
½cupTomato puree
1tablespoonChopped parsley
Parsley sprigs (optional)

Directions

Sprinkle chickens with salt and pepper to taste and bake at 350F 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine water, broth and bay leaves and bring to boil. Reduce heat and let simmer. Saute onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Add wine and cook over low heat 15 minutes.

Stir in broth mixture and tomato puree. Add chopped parsley. Cook over low heat 1 hour. Strain and pour over baked chicken. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

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