Follow these steps for perfect results
roasting chicken
onion
sliced
carrot
sliced
bacon rinds
clarified butter
bay leaf
milk
flour
butter
salt
white pepper
long grain rice
washed and strained
asparagus tips
cooked
jumbo shrimp
peeled and cooked
dry white wine
parsley
finely chopped
cayenne pepper
Combine chicken, sliced onion, sliced carrot, bacon rinds, and clarified butter in a stockpot.
Cover the stockpot and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes to steam.
Add cold water to the pot until it covers the ingredients by 1 inch.
Add bay leaf to the pot, increase heat, and bring to a boil uncovered.
Skim foam from the surface of the boiling stock, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
While the chicken is still warm, remove the meat from the bones and place on a plate.
Cover the chicken meat with a little of the cooking liquid to keep moist and cool in the refrigerator.
Place the chicken carcass back in the cooking liquid and crush the bones.
Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the liquid by half.
Cool the mixture and skim off any fat.
Strain 2 1/2 cups of the stock for later use.
Add milk to the strained stock and bring to a boil.
Knead together flour and butter to form a roux and add to the milk and stock, whisking until smooth.
Do not boil the sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Strain the liquid from the cooled chicken meat into a medium saucepan.
Add 2 1/2 cups of water and rice to the saucepan and cook until the rice is done.
Add 1/2 cup of asparagus spears and 1/2 of the shrimp to the rice.
Add the chicken meat, remaining asparagus, and remaining shrimp to the sauce.
Add white wine to the sauce and gently heat through.
To serve, lay the chicken and sauce over the rice.
Dust with parsley and cayenne pepper.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Chicken stock can be made ahead of time.
Serve in a shallow bowl or plate, artfully arranging the chicken, asparagus, and shrimp over the rice. Drizzle extra sauce on top.
Serve with a side of crusty bread.
Accompany with a simple green salad.
Pairs well with creamy sauces and seafood.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food
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