Chicken in Sherry

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• 3½ pounds large chicken pieces
• 3 cups sweet or dry sherry

1. Wash and drain chicken pieces. Place in a deep glass vessel and add sherry. Cover and set overnight in refrigerator.
2. Remove from refrigerator, drain off wine, and reserve.
3. Melt half of the butter in a large caldero or heavy kettle over moderate heat. Add chicken pieces and brown very lightly.
4. Reduce