Poulet François 1er

• 1 3½-pound chicken
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ pound

Cut chicken into quarters and sauté in butter until golden. Add button mushrooms, cut in quarters, and onions, and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Pour over warmed Calvados and flame, shaking the pan until flames die out. Moisten with cream; add bouquet garni and salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste, then cover casserole and cook in a slow