Portuguese Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
1 medium Onion, sliced thin
6 Garlic cloves, sliced thin
2 medium Tomatoes, pear-shaped
1/3 C. Ham, baked, chopped
1/2 C. Golden raisins
3 3/4 pound Chicken
1/2 C. Port wine
1/4 C. Brandy
1 Tbsp. Dijon
2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
2 Tbsp. Cold water
1 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
Parsley sprigs
Tomato wedges
Cooking Instructions
Combine onion, garlic, tomatoes, ham, and raisins. Reserve chicken neck and giblets for other uses, rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry. Tuck wingtips under, tie drumsticks together. Place chicken on top of onion mixture. Mix port, brandy, mustard and tomato paste. Pour over chicken. Cover, cook at low setting until meat near thighbone is very tender when pierced (7 1/2- 8 hours) Carefully lift chicken to rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4-6 inches below heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Transfer to warm platter, keep warm. Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid, blend in cornstarch mixture. Increase crock pot heat setting to high, cover and cook, stirring two or three times, until sauce is thickened (about 10 minutes). Stir in vinegar, season to taste. To serve, garnish chicken with parsley sprigs and tomato wedges. Carve bird, top with some of sauce. Serve remaining sauce in gravy pitcher or bowl.
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