Chicken and Leek Beggars Purses Recipe

Name: Chicken and Leek Beggars Purses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 10 ounces milk; 1 -ounce butter, melted; 4 ounces flour, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; Vegetable oil, as needed; 2 tablespoons leeks, diced small; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 chicken cutlet, diced; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper, to taste; 20 chives, for purses

Servings: persons

3 eggs
10 ounces milk
1 -ounce butter, melted
4 ounces flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Vegetable oil, as needed
2 tablespoons leeks, diced small
1 tablespoon butter
1 chicken cutlet, diced
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
20 chives, for purses

1
Combine all the ingredients for the crepe recipe, excluding the oil, in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
2
The batter should be the consistency of heavy cream.
3
Adjust with flour or water.
4
Let the batter rest for 30 minutes before making crepes.
5
Coat a crepe pan or saute pan with oil.
6
Add enough batter to cover the bottom of the pan.
7
Cook until the edges begin to curl and flip over for a few seconds to cook the other side.
8
Remove to a plate and continue with remaining batter.
9
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Saute the leeks in butter until translucent and cool in the refrigerator.
10
Place the chicken in a food processor and puree until smooth.
11
Transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl and fold in the remaining ingredients.
12
Place about 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture in the middle of a crepe; pull the edges up to form a beggar's purse and tie with chive that has been blanched for 20 seconds in boiling water.
13
Place the purses on a sheet-pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 5 minutes or until cooked through.

613

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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: 3 eggs, 10 ounces milk, 1 -ounce butter, melted, 4 ounces flour, sifted, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Leek Beggars Purses falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Leek Beggars Purses

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