Avgolemono Custards with Crispy Chicken Skin Recipe

Name: Avgolemono Custards with Crispy Chicken Skin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound chicken skin (from 4 whole legs); 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 large eggs; 4 large egg yolks; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Parsley, for garnish; Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish; Maldon salt, for garnish; Shaved white onion, for garnish; Shaved radish, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 pound chicken skin (from 4 whole legs)
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Parsley, for garnish
Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish
Maldon salt, for garnish
Shaved white onion, for garnish
Shaved radish, for garnish

1
Spread the chicken skin in a large nonstick skillet and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes.
2
Transfer to paper towels to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons of the fat.
3
Let cool, then break into shards.
4
Preheat the oven to 350.
5
In a medium saucepan, bring the stock, cream, salt, pepper and reserved chicken fat just to a simmer.
6
In a large bowl, beat the whole eggs and yolks.
7
Gradually whisk in the stock mixture, then the lemon juice.
8
Pour the custard base into eight 8-ounce ramekins and set them in a large roasting pan.
9
Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
10
Cover the pan tightly with foil and poke holes in the foil.
11
Bake the custards for 20 minutes, until just set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
12
Uncover; let stand in the water for 5 minutes.
13
Remove the custards from the water.
14
Garnish with parsley, olive oil, Maldon salt, onion and radish and the shards of chicken skin.
15
Serve right away.

842

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound chicken skin (from 4 whole legs), 3 cups chicken stock, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Avgolemono Custards with Crispy Chicken Skin falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Avgolemono Custards with Crispy Chicken Skin

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