Chicken In A Blanket Recipe

Name: Chicken In A Blanket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 bunch parsley; 1 bunch thyme; 1 bunch bay leaf; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; salt; cayenne pepper; 1 chicken, weighing about 3 1/2 lb; 1 lemon; 2 1/2 ounces butter; 1 ounce plain flour; 4 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean; 3 tablespoons double cream (heavy whipping cream)

Servings: persons

7 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch thyme
1 bunch bay leaf
1 carrot, sliced
1 onion, sliced
salt
cayenne pepper
1 chicken, weighing about 3 1/2 lb
1 lemon
2 1/2 ounces butter
1 ounce plain flour
4 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean
3 tablespoons double cream (heavy whipping cream)

1
Put the chicken stock in a casserole dish large enough to hold the chicken, together with the herbs, sliced carrot, onion, salt and cayenne pepper.
2
Bring to the boil and lower the chicken into the stock.
3
Allow to poach at a gentle simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Put in the lemon rind (thinly pared) and the juice of the lemon and simmer for a further 20-25 minutes.
5
Lift out the chicken, tipping it to drain off the liquid inside, and keep it hot.
6
Strain the broth into a measuring jug.
7
In a smaller pan, melt 11/2 oz.
8
of the butter and stir in the flour.
9
Stir over a gentle heat until it sizzles.
10
Add 20 oz. of the chicken broth, a little at a time, stirring between each addition.
11
Simmer the resulting sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, taste for seasoning and add the mushrooms, sliced and sauteed gently in the remaining butter for a few minutes until they are just tender.
12
Lastly, stir in the cream and pour the sauce over the chicken.

1043

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 1/2 cups chicken stock, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bunch thyme, 1 bunch bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Chicken In A Blanket 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 In A Blanket

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