Chicken Terrapin Recipe

Name: Chicken Terrapin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sweetbreads (2 pairs); 1 quart water, boiling; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 large chicken, cooked; 1 quart cream; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; milk; 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 1 tablespoon butter; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup sherry wine

Servings: persons

4 sweetbreads (2 pairs)
1 quart water, boiling
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 large chicken, cooked
1 quart cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup sherry wine

1
Add salt and vinegar to boiling water; pour over sweetbreads in a saucepan, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
2
Drain well and cover with cold water until cool enough to handle; drain well.
3
Remove all the membrane and cut into small pieces.
4
Cut chicken meat finely and add to sweetbreads.
5
Place cream in a double boiler and thicken with cornstarch which has been mixed with a little cold milk.
6
Add egg yolks and stir well.
7
Season with butter, salt and pepper.
8
When well thickened and hot, stir in chicken and sweetbreads.
9
Just before serving, add sherry wine.

460

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 4 sweetbreads (2 pairs), 1 quart water, boiling, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and more.

Yes, Chicken Terrapin 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 Terrapin

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