Tender Chicken In Spices Recipe

Name: Tender Chicken In Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 tablespoons butter; 1 chicken large, cut into 8 portions; 3 cups chicken stock; 3 whole cloves garlic peeled; 1 bay leaf; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 tablespoon five-spice Chinese; 1 leek washed and chopped into large pieces; 1 stick celery green, chopped into large pieces; 4 carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise; 1 onion quartered; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour; 5/8 cup cream

Servings: persons

1 3/4 tablespoons butter
1 chicken large, cut into 8 portions
3 cups chicken stock
3 whole cloves garlic peeled
1 bay leaf
1 stick cinnamon
1 tablespoon five-spice Chinese
1 leek washed and chopped into large pieces
1 stick celery green, chopped into large pieces
4 carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise
1 onion quartered
1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour
5/8 cup cream

1
Preheat the oven to 180C.
2
Melt the butter in an oven-proof dish with lid. Add the chicken and saute.
3
Cover the chicken with the stock and add the garlic, bay leaf, five spice, and cinnamon stick. Bring to the boil.
4
Cover and place in the oven for 20 minutes.
5
Remove from the oven, and add the carrots, leeks, celery, and onion.
6
Cover and return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and transfer the stock to a saucepan.
8
Bring to a boil and then simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced by 1/3.
9
Mix the cornflour with a little water and add to the boiling stock. Stir until it thickens.
10
Add the cream and turn off the heat.
11
Pour the creamy stock over the chicken and vegetables and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 tablespoons butter, 1 chicken large, cut into 8 portions, 3 cups chicken stock, 3 whole cloves garlic peeled, and more.

Yes, Tender Chicken In Spices 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.

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Tender Chicken In Spices

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