Ingredients
1 each frying chicken
2 tbsp oil, preferably peanut
2 each large garlic cloves sliced
2 tbsp chopped shallots
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup leeks, sliced into 2 pieces
1 salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup whipping cream
Directions
Cut chicken into serving size pieces. Saute in hot oil until browned.
Remove from pan, drain all but a little oil from pan. Add garlic and
shallots; cook 1 minute. Add wine and return chicken to pan. Cover and
simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Add more wine if needed.
Increase heat, add leeks, toss and cook briefly. Season with salt and
pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in
mustard and cream. If sauce is too thick, thin it with a little wine.
Servings: 3 servings
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