Southern pacific's chicken of the day

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonBlack pepper
12 1/2-3 lb broiler-fryer chicken, skinned cut in 8 pieces
1tablespoonOlive oil
1tablespoonUnsalted butter or margarine
2teaspoonsUnsalted butter or margarine
2teaspoonsOlive oil
4White bread slices
4ouncesMushrooms, fresh; sliced
1largeOnion; finely chopped
1Cl Garlic; minced
½cupDry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
½teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsParsley; minced cut in 1/2\" cubes
teaspoonGarlic powder

Directions

CROUTONS

Recipe by: Reader's Digest Down Home Cooking - ISBN 0-89577-646-4 Preparation Time: 1:10

1. On a piece of wax paper, mix the flour and pepper, then use to coat the chicken. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the chicken and brown for 4 mins on each side, then transfer to a platter.

2. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic and saute for 5 mins or until tender. Add the chicken, wine, and salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring often, for 30 mins or until the juices run clear when a thigh is pricked with a fork. Transfer to a warm platter can cover with foil.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the croutons: In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat the butter and oil over moderately high heat. Add the bread cubes and garlic powder and stir for 4 mins or until the croutons are browned. Spoon on top of the chicken and sprinkle with the parsley.

Serve with steamed broccoli spears. Makes 4 servings.