Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3 unit

roasting chicken

1 unit

onion

sliced

1 unit

carrot

sliced

4 piece

bacon rinds

2 tbsp

clarified butter

1 unit

bay leaf

2.5 cup

milk

1 cup

flour

0.5 cup

butter

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

white pepper

1 unit

long grain rice

washed and strained

1 cup

asparagus tips

cooked

5 unit

jumbo shrimp

peeled and cooked

0.5 cup

dry white wine

3 stalk

parsley

finely chopped

1 pinch

cayenne pepper

Step 1
~5 min

Combine chicken, sliced onion, sliced carrot, bacon rinds, and clarified butter in a stockpot.

Step 2
~5 min

Cover the stockpot and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes to steam.

Step 3
~5 min

Add cold water to the pot until it covers the ingredients by 1 inch.

Step 4
~5 min

Add bay leaf to the pot, increase heat, and bring to a boil uncovered.

Step 5
~5 min

Skim foam from the surface of the boiling stock, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour.

Step 6
~5 min

While the chicken is still warm, remove the meat from the bones and place on a plate.

Step 7
~5 min

Cover the chicken meat with a little of the cooking liquid to keep moist and cool in the refrigerator.

Step 8
~5 min

Place the chicken carcass back in the cooking liquid and crush the bones.

Step 9
~5 min

Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the liquid by half.

Step 10
~5 min

Cool the mixture and skim off any fat.

Step 11
~5 min

Strain 2 1/2 cups of the stock for later use.

Step 12
~5 min

Add milk to the strained stock and bring to a boil.

Step 13
~5 min

Knead together flour and butter to form a roux and add to the milk and stock, whisking until smooth.

Step 14
~5 min

Do not boil the sauce.

Step 15
~5 min

Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 16
~5 min

Strain the liquid from the cooled chicken meat into a medium saucepan.

Step 17
~5 min

Add 2 1/2 cups of water and rice to the saucepan and cook until the rice is done.

Step 18
~5 min

Add 1/2 cup of asparagus spears and 1/2 of the shrimp to the rice.

Step 19
~5 min

Add the chicken meat, remaining asparagus, and remaining shrimp to the sauce.

Step 20
~5 min

Add white wine to the sauce and gently heat through.

Step 21
~5 min

To serve, lay the chicken and sauce over the rice.

Step 22
~5 min

Dust with parsley and cayenne pepper.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use homemade chicken stock for a richer flavor.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

Garnish with additional fresh herbs for added visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken stock 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.

Accompany with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weekend Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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