Braised Chicken with White Asparagus and Morel Sauté with Crème Fraîche

Ingredients

• ½ cup crème fraîche or sour cream
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• White Asparagus, Morels, and Leeks
• 4 cups low-salt chicken broth
• ¼ cup dry Sherry
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup onion
• + 9 more ingredients
• • 1 cup leeks
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 fresh Italian parsley sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
  • ½ cup dried morels
  • 6 large chicken leg-thigh pieces (about 5 1/2 pounds total)
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves

Toss chicken pieces with peel, thyme, and chopped parsley in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Let chicken pieces stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; let stand 15 minutes more. Preheat oven to 325°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with oi...

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