Celestial Chicken

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 chicken, cut up
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. In a paper bag, combine flour, salt, paprika and pepper.
2. Add chicken pieces, a few at a time; shake to coat well.
3. Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Add chicken; brown on all sides.
4. Add onion, sherry and water. Cover; simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is done and tender.
5. Transfer chicken to a hot platter; keep warm.
6. Blend sour cream and mayonnaise into pan juices.
7. Add parsley. Heat through, but do not boil. Pour over chicken.

Attribution

Source: Ideal Christmas Cookbook