Southern Bourbon Chicken

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons  peanut oil
•  one 3 1/2 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 1⁄2 cup Bourbon
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over moderate heat, add chicken pieces, and brown on all sides. Add 1/4 c of the bourbon and carefully ignite with match. Let burn until flames die.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1/4 c bourbon and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer till chicken is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
3. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a platter with a slotted spoon. Add cream to the skillet, return to moderate heat, and cook, stirring, till gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes. Once sauce is desired consistency, pour over chicken and serve.