Lemon And Saffron Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

  • A good pinch of saffron threads
  • 2 Tbsp hot water
  • 1 medium-sized chicken, cut up
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbs oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, cut into finger-length chunks
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 1/4 cups good chicken stock
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 3 oz. white wine
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
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  • FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms, sauteed in butter
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • lemon juice (optional)

Description

This Makes For An Impressive And Delightful Dish For Dinner Guests! I Have Served It With A Nice Rice Pilaf And Asparagus. Enjoy!

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