Chicken Stovies - Traditional Scottish Recipe

1. 1

   Cut chicken into serving pieces.

2. 2

   Slice potatoes in medium thick rounds.

3. 3

   Melt 1 heaped tablespoons.

4. 4

   of butter in a skillet or saucepan.

5. 5

   Brown chicken joints lightly on both sides and then remove them.

6. 6

   Grease an ovenproof casserole dish and put in layers as follows: sliced potatoes, whole shallots or sliced onions (all well-seasoned), chicken.

7. 7

   Dot each layer with little knobs of butter.

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   Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of potatoes.

9. 9

   Pour stock over the potatoes, shallots and chicken.

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    Cover with buttered greaseproof paper, then with lid.

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    Cook in oven at 275F/135C for about 21/2 hours.

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    Add a little hot stock or water after about an hour or so, if liquid dries up too much.

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    Sprinkle generously with chopped parsley 5 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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