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Chicken Breast with Leeks and MushroomsRecipe : Chicken Breast with Leeks and Mushrooms
Procedure :
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper 1 whole chicken breast with skin -- halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium leek -- white part only; washed, dried, and sliced 6 mushrooms -- sliced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -- crumbled 8 Kalamata olives -- pitted and chopped 1 teaspoon capers -- drained and chopped lemon juice In a shallow bowl stir together the flour, the paprika, and salt = and pepper to taste and dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, = shaking off the excess. In a heavy (preferably cast-iron) skillet heat = the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in = it saute the chicken, turning it once, until it is golden brown. Reduce = the heat to moderately low and stir in the leeks, the mushrooms, the = wine, the broth, and the oregano. Cook the mixture, covered partially, = for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, and = transfer the chicken to a platter. To the skillet add the olives, the = capers, and the lemon juice and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 = minute. Serve the chicken topped with the leek mixture. |
