Ingredients

  • 4 x Poussin, or possibly baby chickens backbones removed and flattened Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c. Flour plus
  • 2 Tbsp. Flour
  • 6 Tbsp. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 x Leek washed well, and cut into 1/2" rounds
  • 1/4 c. Sherry vinegar
  • 1 c. Semisweet sherry
  • 1 c. Chicken stock
  • 1/4 lb Chorizo cut 1/2" cubes
  • 2 c. Red wine grapes halved, seeded (may substitute table grapes)
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 10 x Mint leaves

Method

  • Season poussins with salt and pepper and dredge in flour.
  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a 12-inch to 14-inch saute/fry pan till smoking.
  • Saute/fry poussins, breast-side first, till golden on both sides, about 8 min per side and remove to plate.
  • Add in leek and cook till softened and light brown, about 6 to 7 min.
  • Add in sherry vinegar and cook till reduced to 2 Tbsp.. Add in sherry and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Add in poussins and chorizo and simmer 15 min, or possibly till poussins are just cooked through, and season with salt and pepper.
  • If sauce is thin (it will be), mix butter with 2 Tbsp.
  • flour and whisk this paste into sauce 1 Tbsp.
  • at a time till lightly thickened.
  • Pour into serving bowl, sprinkle with mint leaves and serve.
  • This recipe yields 4 main course servings.