Chicken in Cream

Simplicity is the key to this very easy recipe. Soured cream gives a hint of sharpness, but fresh double cream is also goo Add a few tablespoons of chopped fresh mixed herbs and some thinly sliced mushrooms to make an equally delicious variation.
Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Servings:

4

Ingredients:

1. 15 g (1/2 oz) butter
2. 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
3. 4 chicken quarters, halved
4. salt and pepper
5. 150 ml (5 fl oz) fresh double cream
6. chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Cooking Directions

1. Heat the butter and oil in a large flameproof casserole and fry the chicken pieces quickly until light browned on all sides.
2. Season the chicken to taste, then pour over the cream. Cover and bake at 200°C (400°F) mark 6 for 45 minutes - 1 hour, until tender, turning the chicken pieces over twice during cooking. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.