Chicken Breast with Leeks and Mushrooms

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Chicken Breast with Leeks and Mushrooms

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper
1 whole chicken breast with skin -- halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium leek -- white part only;
washed, dried, and sliced
6 mushrooms -- sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -- crumbled
8 Kalamata olives -- pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon capers -- drained and chopped
lemon juice

In a shallow bowl stir together the flour, the paprika, and salt =
and pepper to taste and dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, =
shaking off the excess. In a heavy (preferably cast-iron) skillet heat =
the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in =
it saute the chicken, turning it once, until it is golden brown. Reduce =
the heat to moderately low and stir in the leeks, the mushrooms, the =
wine, the broth, and the oregano. Cook the mixture, covered partially, =
for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, and =
transfer the chicken to a platter. To the skillet add the olives, the =
capers, and the lemon juice and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 =
minute. Serve the chicken topped with the leek mixture.



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