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Cider Chicken
3 lb. chicken, cut up 2 t butter 1/4 c onions, finely chopped 1/4 c carrots, finely chopped 4 c mushrooms, finely chopped 1 c apples, finely chopped 1 T flour Bouquet garni (1 bay leaf; 1/2 t. each parsley, thyme, tarragon, tied together) 1 1/2 c. apple cider 1 c. light cream Parsley for garnish (optional)
Brown chicken well in butter in a large, heavy pot. Add vegetables, apples, flour, and bouquet garni. Pour in cider. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken and add cream to the liquid in the pot; simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened. Return chicken to sauce to heat. Serve chicken pieces individually, or arrange on a platter and pour sauce over all. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serves 6.
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