Potted chicken Christmas special

1. 1

   Place whole chicken breast,onion,carrot, peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan .

2. 2

   Cover with cold water( 2 cups).

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and remove any scum, reduce and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove chicken and boil the remaining ingredients and cooking liquid and reduce it to 1/4 cup of liquid strain out the liquid and allow the liquid to cool slightly.

5. 5

   Put chicken breast into a blender with the cooled cooking liquid and blended into a smooth paste.

6. 6

   Add mace,cayenne pepper and nutmeg and 200grams of butter and combine until smooth.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Put chicken mixture into bowl and smooth the top ,with the remaining butter melt it in a pan ,pour the yellow butter(clarified) over the chicken,leaving the white milk solids in the pan .Place bowl into the fridge and chill of 2 hours or overnight.

9. 9

   When ready to serve remove from fridge about 10 minutes before needed,great on toast crackers and bread rolls a little goes a long way enjoy

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.