Chicken In Port Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Olive oil for frying
 Chicken thighs10
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), crushed
 1/2 cup peeled and chopped yellow onion
 Mushrooms1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
 1 cup ham steak cut into julienne
 Tawny port2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/2 cup whipping cream or Mock Cream
 Roux: 2 tablespoons flour cooked with 2 tablespoons butter
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

Heat a large frying pan and then add the olive oil.
Season thighs with salt and pepper and fry until brown on both sides.
Remove to a heated platter.
Saute the garlic, onion, and mushrooms until the onions are clear.
Add the ham to the onions and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the chicken thighs and port to the pan and cover.
Simmer until the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove the chicken to a heated platter and add the cream to the sauce.
Reduce the sauce a bit and thicken with the roux.
Correct the seasoning for salt and pepper.
Return the chicken to the sauce and serve over pasta or rice.
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