Sunday, March 6, 2011

Mango Chicken

4 lge chicken pieces
1 can mango OR 1 lge fresh mango
1 tbs seasoned flour
1.1/4 cups chicken stock or water & 2 cubes
30 g. butter
salt & pepper
2 med onions
1/2 cup thick cream

Preparation time: 1 hour, including cooking time.

Method: Roll chicken pieces in seasoned flour. Heat butter, brown pieces on all sides. Remove from pan. Slice onions and cook gently (till transparent) in remaining butter, then add mango (drained and sliced) and fry until golden brown. Return chicken to pan, add stock, season to taste, simmer covered for 35 mins.

To serve: Reheat and stir in cream. [Serves 4]

Suggested accompaniments:
1. Boiled rice and a salad selection
2. Duchesse potatoes, stuffed tomatoes, green peas. [Serves 4]

Source: The Parson Knows: Easy Dinner Party Recipes (The Parish of St. Stephen, Glenunga; n.d.), p.21 ['Summer Menu']
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