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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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      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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