INGREDIENTS
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6 chicken legs, split at the joint (or a 3-pound/1.4-kg whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces)
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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1 tablespoon each butter and olive oil (or 2 tablespoons goose fat), plus more butter for frying
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4 shallots, minced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons Cognac
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1 cup/250 ml dry Riesling
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1/2 cup/125 ml chicken stock
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8 ounces/250 g mushrooms, quartered
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1/2 cup/125 ml creme fraiche or sour cream
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Chopped fresh parsley or tarragon, for garnish