Chicken Thighs With Leeks And Garlic

Recipe Ingredients

4		Leeks
6		Garlic cloves
6 oz	170g	Apple juice
6 oz	170g	Dry white wine
3 oz	85g	Brandy - (optional)
4 oz	113g	Chicken thighs (large)
4 oz	113g	Diced ham or
4 oz	113g	Lean bacon
4 oz	113g	Heavy cream
		Salt and pepper

Recipe Instructions

Make a bed of the leeks, cut into large dice, including the tender greens. Add sliced garlic, then apple juice, wine and brandy. Top with chicken thighs and ham or bacon. Place in oven and let simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is tender.

Pour off liquid, skim fat, then boil down until it is reduced to an intensely flavored liquid. Add cream, then taste for salt and pepper. Beverage recommendation: Dry cider or sparkling wine.

From the San Francisco Chronicle, 11/3/92.

Source:
Adapted from "Good Cheap Food" by Miriam Ungerer

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