CHICKEN MARENGO

Preparation Method :

• Wash and dry the chicken, rub with the lemon, then coat lightly with flour.
• Fry the chicken in the oil over medium high heat until rich brown.
• Reserving the oil, transfer the chicken to a casserole. Add half the butter,brandy, salt and pepper , then lay pieces skin side down.
• Add tomatoes, garlic and stock to the casserole, cover and cook slowly until the chicken is ready, about 45 minutes.
• When the meat is done its juice runs out clear.
• Ten minutes before the chicken is done, melt the rest of the butter in a frying pan over medium heat and add the mushrooms.
• Cook them briskly for 5 minutes, stir and then add to the chicken.
• Heat the reserved oil and when very hot, slip in the bread slices. Keep them warm.
• Add the parsley to the chicken and turn the pieces over.
• Transfer to a heated serving dish. Boil the sauce quickly to reduce if necessary, spoon it over the chicken, garnish and serve.