Poulet a la Pommes aux Calvados | Townsend Fine Foods

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms—stems trimmed, caps sliced ¼” thick
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• One 3-5 lb. Free Ranged Chicken (fryer sized), cut into 8 pieces
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 large shallots or red onions, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Calvados
• 2 cups chicken stock (homemade is best)
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• Pinch of crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 2 pieces
• 4 tablespoons Green onions or chives