Baked Chicken with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
Recipe contributed by Swett's Restaurant
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 4
- Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 950, Total Fat 56 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Carbs 42 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 67 g, Cholesterol 232 mg, Sodium 1457 mg
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- 1 whole chicken, cut into quarters
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons white pepper
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and get ready to create a mouthwatering dish that will impress your family and friends.
- Rinse the chicken quarters thoroughly, pat dry with paper towels, and place them in a baking dish. Rub in a flavorful blend of salt, white pepper, granulated garlic, and paprika for that irresistible savory kick.
- Add a splash of water to the dish and bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, until the chicken is nearly done and aromatic juices begin to formyour kitchen will smell amazing!
- Remove from the oven, pour in the chicken stock, and toss in sliced onions and shiitake mushrooms (saut them first for extra depth if you like). This is where the magic of the rich, umami-packed sauce begins.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir vigorously to smooth out lumps, building a silky sauce that clings perfectly to the tender chicken.
- Pop it back in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens to velvety perfectionpure comfort food bliss awaits.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 180F (82C) for safety, then serve this hearty, restaurant-quality meal hot and steaming.
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