Chicken pieces can often be brought more cheaply frozen than fresh and in a bag weighing 3 pound) or 5 pound there will be a selection of joints. Always thaw chicken pieces in the refrigerator or at room temperature before use, to assess the real size of the pieces and to carry out any necessary trimming of excess skin or bone.
ingredients
serves 4
1 cup mushrooms
3/8 cup butter
1 chicken, cut in pieces
1/2 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 pint cider
1/4 pint cream
salt and pepper
1 large can sweetcorn
method
1. Preheat oven to hot, 230°C (450°F).
2. Chop mushrooms and fry in 2 tablespoons Butter. Remove from pan.
3. Roll chicken in seasoned flour and fry in remaining butter until golden.
4. Place chicken and mushrooms in a heatproof dish.
5. Boil cider in the skillet, stirring with a wooden spoon.
6. Add cream, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes without boiling.
7. Pour cider sauce over chicken joints, cover and place in centre of oven for 30 minutes.
8. Remove chicken to a serving dish, surround with heated sweetcorn and pour sauce over.
more information
Serve quick to prepare Chicken casserole on busy days. Bake jacket potatoes at the same time.
