Braised Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms

By Taraespo

Emerill Lagasse tweaked

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 6 chicken thighs
• 1 T. esseence (recipe below)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 T. Butter
• 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
• 1 c. onions, sliced
• 2 T garlic, minced
• 2 T. flour
• 2 T. tomato paste
• 2 c. chicken stock
• 2 T. fresh rosemary, chpd
• Polenta, egg noodles or rice
• Essence
• 2 1/2 T. paprika
• 2 T salt
• 2 T garlic powder
• 1 T pepper
• 1 T onion powder
• 1 T cayenne pepper
• 1 T oregano
• 1 T thyme
• Makes 2/3 cup

Preparation

Step 1

Season chicken thighs with essence, salt and pepper and sear in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken and add butter and mushrooms. Saute until browned and liquid is evaporated, about 4-5 minutes. Add onions and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook, stirring often to make a light brown roux, about 4-5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stock and rosemary to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and return chicken to pan, skin side down for 30 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook until the meat is very tender, about 30 minutes. Serve with noodles, polenta or rice.