Chicken in sweet cream recipe is also a great idea as a Valentine Day recipe.
Ingredients:
4 to 5 pounds chicken parts (breasts and thighs)
salt and pepper
2 tblsp butter or margarine
1/2 cup regular-strength chicken broth
1/4 cup dry red wine or apple juice
2 tblsp cornstarch
1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup brandy (optional)
salt and pepper
2 tblsp butter or margarine
1/2 cup regular-strength chicken broth
1/4 cup dry red wine or apple juice
2 tblsp cornstarch
1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup brandy (optional)
How to make chicken in sweet cream:
- Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry’ season with salt and pepper.
- In a frying pan, melt butter over medium heat ; brown chicken pieces, a few at a time, on both sides.
- Set breasts aside.
- Arrange thighs in pan, add chicken broth and wine, cover, and simmer 15 minutes longer or until juices run clear (cut a gash to test).
- Arrange chicken in a serving dish ; keep warm.
- Combine cornstarch and cream; and thickened.
- Pour over chicken.
- For flaming, heat measured brandy quickly to bubbling, ignite, and pour slowly over chicken; spoon sauce over chicken until flames die.