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- meaning it can only be produced from the White Chickens of the Bresse breed and
- British importer who sells the imported chicken for 32 British pounds (45 US dollars) a kilo. A single
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin
- removed(about 2 1/2 pounds skinned)
- 8 mushrooms (about 6 ounces), washed
- and sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black
- pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh tarragon,
- chives or parsley (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 705g | |
| Calories 1160 | |
| Calories from Fat 775 | 67% |
| Total Fat 87.17g | 109% |
| Saturated Fat 40.38g | 162% |
| Trans Fat 0.59g | |
| Cholesterol 370mg | 123% |
| Sodium 1992mg | 83% |
| Potassium 1230mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 20.01g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 3.6g | 2% |
| Protein 54.37g | 87% |
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