British Whisky Chicken
1 2 1/2 to 3 lb fryer, cut up
2 tb Butter
1 c Whiskey
3 c Sliced mushrooms (8 oz)
1/4 c Sliced leeks or gr onions
1/2 c Light cream or milk
2 tb Flour
1 tb Lemon juice
2 ts Whiskey
Rinse the chicken pieces; pat dry with paper toweling. Season
chicken with salt and pepper. In skillet brown chicken in butter 15
minutes, turning to brown evenly. Add the 1 cup whiskey to skillet;
cover and simmer 30 to 35 min or until chicken is tender. remove
chicken to serving platter and keep warm.
For sauce: Skim fat from pan juices. Add enough water to juices, if
necessary, to measure 2/3 c liquid. Return to skillet. Stir in
mushrooms and green onions. Cook and stir just until onions are
tender. Combine cream and flour; add to mixture in skillet. Cook and
stir until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir one minute more. Remove
from heat; stir in lemon juice and the 2 teas. whiskey. Spoon over
chicken. Serve with cooked peas and leeks if desired.
