hearty chicken — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 1/4 stick unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon each; minced fresh rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
• Flour, olive oil, and butter, for frying
• 4 1/2 to 5-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 3 large shallots, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
• 1 cup Sherry
• 1 orange, halved, each half cut into 5 wedges
• 1/3 cup brine-cured green olives
• 1 tablespoon honey