Poulet saute au citron (chicken)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1pounds- 4 lb chicken;
½poundsButter -=OR=-
½poundsMargarine;
2teaspoonsLemon juice;
1cupThin cream;
Salt & pepper TO TASTE
1largeLemon
1smallOrange
2tablespoonsSherry;
1tablespoonWhite wine;
Cheese; grated

Directions

Cut chicken in pieces. Brown all over in foaming butter. Cover.

Continue sauteing over slow fire until nearly cooked. Remove chicken and stir in sherry and white wine into the pan. Add grated orange and lemon rind, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

Increase heat and stir in cream slowly. Put the chicken back. Toss for a few minutes. Arrange on serving dish. Pour over sauce from pan. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Decorate with lemon and butter.

Brown under broiler and serve immediately. Serve 6. This delicious main course may be prepared in advance and heated before serving. We suggest garlic bread and tossed salad as accompaniment.

Source: Trifles to Truffles

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Submitted By NANCY O'BRION On 10-18-95