Chicken with Rum served with Asian Broccoli with Cashews

I never would have thought to put rum and sage together. This dish does not have a strong rum taste, just enough to make you wonder what the secret ingredient is that's in there.

Chicken with Rum
adapted from http://www.bellalimento.com/2009/08/24/pollo-al-rhum-chicken-with-rum/
4 large chicken thighs
3 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 fresh sage leaves
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup rum
Montreal Steak Seasoning

Pat your chicken thighs dry (wet chicken does not brown) and season with Montreal Steak Seasoning.. Melt the butter in a frying pan large enough to hold the chicken without crowding. Add the sage leaves and chicken thighs. Brown the thighs on all sides. 

Add the chicken stock and cook for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the rum. Cover the pan and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Asian Broccoli with Cashews
1 bunch of broccoli florets, separated
1 Tbsp canola oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 thin slices of ginger
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp. oyster sauce
Splash of apple cider vinegar
Handful of cashews


Steam the broccoli until tender crisp. Saute the garlic and ginger in the oil until golden. Add the broccoli, salt and water, stir fry until heated through. Stir in the oyster sauce, vinegar and cashews. Serve warm.

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