Cognac Chicken

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Main Dishes Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 whole frying chicken -- cut up
1 cup Cognac
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt
black pepper
1/2 cup butter
1 pound pearl onions
1/2 pound mushrooms -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons light cream

Marinate chicken in 1/2 cup brandy for 20 minutes. Season flour with salt and pepper. Drain chicken and dredge in seasoned flour. Brown chicken pieces in butter. Add onions, sprinkle with any remaining flour, and cook one minute. Pour remaining 1/2 cup of brandy over chicken, ignite, and cook until flames die out. Add mushrooms, garlic, and allspice. Pour wine and chicken stock over all. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. Beat egg yolk with cream. Stir into chicken mixture and cook until sauce thickens slightly. Do not allow to boil. Serve immediately.