Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1000 g

Strong Flour

700 g

Salt

4 unit

Egg Whites

250 ml

Water

4 unit

Poussin

1 unit

Green Beans

1 unit

New Potatoes

1 unit

Baby Carrots

1 unit

Turnips

200 ml

Whipping Cream

250 ml

Strong Chicken Stock

250 ml

Dry Sherry

16 unit

Morel Mushrooms

0.5 unit

Lemon

juice

1 sprg

Rosemary

minced

Step 1
~8 min

Mix together the flour, salt, egg whites, and water until a dough is formed.

Step 2
~8 min

In a warm pan, sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides.

Step 3
~8 min

Roll out the pastry dough to a thickness suitable for wrapping the chicken.

Step 4
~8 min

Wrap each chicken in the pastry, shaping it to resemble the bird.

Step 5
~8 min

Brush the pastry-wrapped chickens with egg wash.

Step 6
~8 min

Sprinkle the egg-washed pastry with rock salt.

Step 7
~8 min

Bake in a preheated oven at Gas Mark 7 (approximately 220°C or 425°F) for 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

Step 8
~8 min

To prepare the chicken sauce, bring the sherry and morel mushrooms to a boil in a saucepan. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 9
~8 min

Add the whipping cream and chicken stock to the saucepan. Reduce the sauce over medium heat until it coats the back of a spoon.

Step 10
~8 min

Season the sauce with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and minced rosemary to taste.

Step 11
~8 min

Once the chicken is cooked, crack open the salt crust.

Step 12
~8 min

Serve the chicken immediately with the cooked vegetables and the sherry mushroom sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the salt crust is fully sealed to prevent the chicken from drying out.

Adjust the amount of salt in the crust based on personal preference.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The salt crust pastry can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

A simple green salad complements the richness of the dish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted root vegetables
Creamy mashed potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Salt crust cooking is a traditional method used to retain moisture and flavor.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Special occasions
Holiday dinners

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Celebration
Holiday Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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