Braised Chicken With Mushrooms

1. 1

   Brown the chicken

2. 2

   Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 Tbs. of the butter. Add the chicken and cook, turning once or twice, until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

3. 3

   Cook the vegetables

4. 4

   Melt the remaining 1 Tbs. butter in the pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until barely softened, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute until their juices are released, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Madeira and Worcestershire sauce.

5. 5

   Braise the chicken

6. 6

   Return the chicken and any juices from the plate to the pan and spoon the mushrooms over the chicken. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and braise the chicken until opaque throughout, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the tarragon and season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Divide the chicken among dinner plates, spoon the mushrooms over the chicken and serve immediately. Serves 4.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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