Chicken Shoemakers Style
3 lb Chicken; quartered
2 tb Olive oil
3 tb Butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Clove garlic; minced
2 tb Chopped scallions
1 c Sliced mushrooms
1/2 ts Tarragon
1/2 c Chicken broth 1/2 c White wine
1/4 lb Chicken livers
1 tb Chopped parsley
Cut each chicken quarter into 3 or 4 parts. Cut each wing or thigh in half. Heat
oil and 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over moderate heat. Add chicken
and sauté until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan. Add
garlic, scallions and mushrooms to skillet and sauté for 5 minutes. Add
tarragon, broth, wine and chicken. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30
minutes. Melt remaining butter in small frying pan. Add livers to chicken and
simmer 5 minutes longer. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Makes 4 servings.