Ingredients

  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken, cut in pieces
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 c. cognac/brandy
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 c. red wine
  • 1/2 c. water
  • pinch of thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 24 pre-soaked prunes
  • 1 lb. mushrooms
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • In skillet, brown cut up chicken in butter or margarine, adding more butter or margarine if needed.
  • Add sliced onion and garlic to chicken.
  • Add cognac and heat until just warm.
  • Sprinkle flour over the chicken; mix and stir. Pour water and wine over chicken to cover.
  • Add thyme, bay leaf and prunes.
  • Bring to boil and simmer 45 minutes.
  • During the last 15 minutes, add mushrooms and salt and pepper.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve with French bread.
  • Serves 4.