Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 lbs chicken pieces, washed and dried thoroughly
  • 3 large onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 6 medium carrots, peeled (cut them into large pieces if you don't want whole carrots in the dish)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups sherry wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
  • Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
  • Add onions, garlic and carrots to skillet, and let brown slightly.
  • Push vegetables to one side and sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually stir in sherry.
  • Add bay leaf, parsley, thyme and mushrooms.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and return chicken to pan.
  • Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender, adding more sherry if needed.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.