Braised Chicken With Morels Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken With Morels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Morels, dried 1/2 ounce; 4 legs with thighs attached; 2 cups Shiitake mushrooms, (4 ounces)- stems removed and cap julienned; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 leeks, white part only washed and sliced in half moons; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 2/3 cup sherry or white wine; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1 cup reserved mushroom broth (made from the morels); salt and fresh cracked pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup Morels, dried 1/2 ounce
4 legs with thighs attached
2 cups Shiitake mushrooms, (4 ounces)- stems removed and cap julienned
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 leeks, white part only washed and sliced in half moons
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2/3 cup sherry or white wine
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 cup reserved mushroom broth (made from the morels)
salt and fresh cracked pepper

1
Pre-heat oven to 325
2
Rinse the morels gently under the faucet with warm water to displace any visible dirt or sand.
3
Then reconstitute the morels by covering completely with boiling hot water, around 1-1.5 cups.
4
Set to the side until they are soft and pliable.
5
When the morels are soft, remove from broth and slice in half
6
Pour the broth into a separate bowl watching for any sand or grit. You can pour over a cheesecloth or just look with a careful eye. Reserve both the morels and broth.
7
Sprinkle the chicken pieces liberally with salt, pepper, coating the chicken evenly.
8
Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and 2 tablespoons butter to a large Dutch oven. Sear the chicken on medium high heat about five minutes a side. Be careful not to burn the chicken. When chicken is golden brown on both sides place on a large plate.
9
Now, pour off the oil from the pan and add 2 more tablespoons of both the butter and the olive oil to the Dutch oven. Add the sliced Shitakes to the pan and cook on medium until juice is released. Next add salt, pepper, leeks and garlic and cook on medium until the leeks are translucent, about 15 minutes.
10
Deglaze the pan with the sherry and stir-up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Next, whisk in the morel broth and creme fraiche. Stir to incorporate all of the flavors. Taste for seasoning. Add the morels and give it a good stir.
11
Add in the chicken and any juice that has accumulated on the platter. Nestle the chicken into the sauce and ladle the juices and mushrooms over the chicken so that each piece of meat is covered. Cover the pot and place in 325 oven for 35 minutes. When done, the chicken should be super tender.
12
After the chicken is cooked completely, just keep the covered pot in the oven (turned off) until you're ready to eat. Serve in shallow bowls layering over a bed of wild rice, a handful of Mache or arugula, ladling the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh tarragon leaves or fresh parsley.

347

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Morels, dried 1/2 ounce, 4 legs with thighs attached, 2 cups Shiitake mushrooms, (4 ounces)- stems removed and cap julienned, 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken With Morels falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Chicken With Morels

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