Chicken in a Pot Recipe

Name: Chicken in a Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken, about 3 3/4 lb (1.7kg), trussed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp all purpose flour; 2 cups hard apple cider; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 bouquet garni (1 celery stalk, 4 thyme sprigs, 4 parsley sprigs tied); Sallt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 oz (350g) baby carrots, peeled; 12 oz (350g) baby new potatoes, scrubbed, but unpeeled; 2 leeks, thickly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Large deep flameproof casserole

Servings: persons

1 chicken, about 3 3/4 lb (1.7kg), trussed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp all purpose flour
2 cups hard apple cider
1 cup chicken stock
1 bouquet garni (1 celery stalk, 4 thyme sprigs, 4 parsley sprigs tied)
Sallt and freshly ground black pepper
12 oz (350g) baby carrots, peeled
12 oz (350g) baby new potatoes, scrubbed, but unpeeled
2 leeks, thickly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Large deep flameproof casserole

1
Preheat the oven to 325F (160C).
2
Using kitchen twine, tie the chicken drumsticks together.
3
Tie twine across the breast to secure the wings down.
4
Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole over medium heat.
5
Add the chicken and brown on all sides.
6
Transfer to a plate.
7
Sprinkle flour into the casserole and stir for 2 minutes over low heat until barely browned.
8
Stir in the cider and stock, and bring to a boil.
9
Return the chicken to the casserole, breast-side up.
10
Add the bouquet garni and salt and pepper to taste.
11
Cover and bake for 1 1/4 hours.
12
Add the carrots, potatoes, and leeks.
13
Return to the oven and bake for about 40 minutes more, or until the juices run clear when pierced.
14
Transfer the chicken to a carving board.
15
Let stand for 10 minutes.
16
Discard the bouquet garni.
17
Carve the chicken, return to the pot, and sprinkle with parsley.
18
Serve hot.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, about 3 3/4 lb (1.7kg), trussed, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp all purpose flour, 2 cups hard apple cider, and more.

Yes, Chicken in a Pot 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 Pot

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