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My Old Man's Superb Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from classic American home cooking, 'My Old Man's Superb Chicken' reflects the tradition of family gatherings around a hearty meal. This dish showcases simple, accessible ingredients transformed into a comforting feast, often served during Sunday dinners or special occasions. Today, variations abound, with many home cooks adding their unique twists, making it a beloved staple in kitchens across the country.

AmericanUSmain
75 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
whole chicken breast
olive oil
2 cloves garlic
250g mushrooms
salt
black pepper
parsley
1 egg
puff pastry
whole grain mustard

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are more affordable and flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and adds richness.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

1

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

2

Add 2 cloves of finely sliced garlic to the pan.

3

Add 250g of chopped mushrooms to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

4

Cover the pan with a lid to draw out the water from the mushrooms, then remove the lid and fry until the water evaporates.

5

Chop parsley and add the stalks to the pan, cooking for a minute before adding the leaves.

6

Add a few drops of lemon juice to the mushroom mixture and mix well.

7

Transfer the mushroom stuffing to a board to cool down.

8

Prepare puff pastry by cutting it into four bands.

9

Beat 1 egg for egg wash.

10

Stuff the chicken breast with the mushroom stuffing, then wrap it in puff pastry.

11

Egg wash the pastry and place the wrapped chicken on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper.

12

Bake in the oven at 200°C for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden.

13

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

roastingbasting

Equipment Needed

panbaking trayknifecutting boardgreaseproof paper

Spice Level:

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