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Chicken Basquaise

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Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas mark 4. Heat the butter and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a flameproof casserole or large frying pan. Brown the chicken pieces in batches on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper as you go. Do not crowd the pan. Transfer browned pieces to kitchen paper.

Frying in small batches prevents steaming and ensures proper browning.