CHICKEN WITH PORT AND CREAM

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Provided by James Beard

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Dairy     Poultry     Sauté     Fortified Wine     Port     Winter     House & Garden

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 3 1/2 pound chicken, quartered, backbone removed
Flour
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon quatres éspices (or Spices Islands Spice Parisienne)
1 1/2 cups tawny port
1 cup heavy cream
3 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Lightly flour the chicken and sauté it in the butter, turning it to color very lightly on all sides. Do not let it brown. Add salt and spice. Add 1 cup port, cover pan and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until tender. Remove chicken to a hot platter, add 1/2 cup port to pan juices and reduce over a high flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream mixed with egg yolks. Cook very gently, stirring constantly until slightly thickened but do not let the sauce boil. Taste for seasoning. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve with a rice pilaf. With this, drink a California Sauvignon Blanc.

Kayalee Moore
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I would not recommend this recipe.


M. Rukhsan
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This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.


Saniya Khan
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Arif Niazi
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I will definitely be making this again!


Victor Olivera
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great!


R I Rian
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Sherrill Crumedy
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. It was a perfect meal for a special occasion.


mohammed Tokatli
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is incredibly flavorful.


Hazra Bugum
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This was my first time making chicken with port and cream, and it turned out amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful.


All Bangla Tips 420
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I love this recipe! It's always a hit when I make it. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.


Olivia George
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The port and cream sauce was delicious and flavorful.


Doug Richardson
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making it again.


Mahono Thandile
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.