Chicken with Shallots And Madeira

1. 1

   Put oil in a deep skillet or casserole, and turn heat to medium high.

2. 2

   When oil is hot, add chicken skin side down.

3. 3

   Cook, sprinkling with salt and pepper, until skin is nicely browned, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn, and brown other side a minute or 2.

5. 5

   Spoon or pour out excess fat.

6. 6

   Add shallots, and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until they are tender and begin to brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.

7. 7

   Add Madeira, and cook over medium- to medium-high heat, turning chicken occasionally so it continues to brown and cook evenly.

8. 8

   Let Madeira reduce almost to a glaze.

9. 9

   If mixture dries out before chicken is done, add 1/2 cup water or more Madeira.

10. 10

    When chicken is cooked through and sauce is shiny and thick, add butter and lemon juice or vinegar.

11. 11

    Cook a minute, and remove chicken to a warm plate.

12. 12

    Taste and adjust sauce's seasoning.

13. 13

    Spoon sauce and shallots over chicken; garnish and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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