Champagne Style Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Cut chicken into medium sized pieces.
2. 2
   Prepare marinade by mixing onions, garlic, parsley, green onions, thyme, bay leaves, pepper, nutmeg, and wine, marinate forabout 4 hours, refrigerated.
3. 3
   Turn the pieces regularly.
4. 4
   After it has been marinated for 4 hours remove pieces and pat dry.
5. 5
   Reserve the marinade.
6. 6
   In a large frying pan, heat the butter and place chicken in pan fry until golden.
7. 7
   Add marinade and enough chicken broth or water to cover.
8. 8
   Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
9. 9
   When done, remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
10. 10
    Strain the cooking liquid and return to a saucepan.
11. 11
    Add the mushrooms and reduce a little.
12. 12
    Beat the egg yolks and cream in a bowl and then slowly add some of the cooking liquid, stirring constantly to obtain a smooth sauce.
13. 13
    Pour sauce over chicken along with mushrooms, if using.
14. 14
    Garnish with tarragon and chervil.