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Sweet treats aren’t the only thing people hunger for! Here’s a delicious dinner with a delicious creamy, tangy sauce. It looks like a lot of ‘steps’, but it’s really very easy to prepare. Serves 4

Dream Chicken

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INGREDIENTS: ​
  • ½ kilo (1 pound) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1”/2.5cm pieces
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon EVOO
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 x 8oz/225g baby bella (white button or portabello) mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth (ideally low sodium)
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (can substitute chicken broth)
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yoghurt
  • ¼ fresh dill, chopped, plus additional to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose (plain) flour
METHOD:
  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until golden – about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the onion and cook until translucent and soft – about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, wine and sherry (if using) ad bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Stir in the Greek yoghurt, ¼ cup of the dill and the Dijon mustard until well incorporated.
  8. Add the butter and stir until melted.
  9. Place the flour in a small bowl. Add a ladle of the hot broth mixture to the flour and whisk the mixture until smooth and no lumps remain.
  10. Pour the flour-broth mixture back into the skillet and stir until well incorporated.
  11. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken – about 3-4 minutes.
  12. Taste for seasoning and add more of the extra dill if needed. Serve.
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  • IN THIS ISSUE
    • 20 celebrations
    • Christmas dinner throughout history
    • Christmas traditions
    • Eggnog and gingerbread
    • History of Christmas crackers
    • How to host the best NYE Party
    • Weird and Wonderful Christmas
    • In your corner
    • Five shillings for Christmas
  • Food
  • LIFESTYLE
    • TRAVEL
    • CRAFT CORNER
    • GARDENING
    • BOOKENDS
  • SUPPORT SERVICES
  • CONTACT US