Vermouth Chicken With Goat Cheese Sauce

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   ((((If desired for the non-low carbers eating w/ you- prepare 2 large red skinned potatoes, peeled, boiled in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes, drained and reserved- keep warm)))).

2. 2

   Melt butter on medium in large heavy skillet.

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   Season chicken w/ salt & pepper.

4. 4

   Place skin side down in hot skillet, add onion and garlic.

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   Cook skin side down w/out messing with it for about 8-10 minutes, skin should be brown.

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   Turn chicken, cook 2-3 minutes more.

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   Add vermouth and stock to skillet.

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   Cover and simmer until chicken appears to be cooked through, 5-10 minutes, depending upon size of pieces.

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   Transfer chicken to baking dish, set aside.

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    (Preheat broiler for final step now- I use toaster oven broiler for this).

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    Boil liquid in skillet until thickened to sauce consistency, about 15 minutes.

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    Reduce heat to medium-low, add goat cheese and stir 'til smooth and melted.

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    Add creme fraiche or the substitute.

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    Taste and season w/ salt and pepper.

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    Broil chicken skin side up until browned, about 5minutes.

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    To serve: place chicken on plate, top with sauce.

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    For non low-carbers, place potatoes down first, then chicken on top of potatoes, then sauce on top of chicken.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.