Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

Capon or Chicken

cut into pieces

0.33 cup

Lemon Juice

1 cup

Seasoned Flour

1 tbsp

Flour

1 tbsp

Butter

for browning

0.5 lb

Bacon

diced

5 unit

Yellow Onions

chopped

1 lb

Mushroom

0.75 cup

Irish Whiskey

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Pepper

0.5 tsp

Allspice

3 unit

Garlic

mashed

1 cup

Burgundy Wine

1 cup

Water

2 unit

Egg Yolks

2 tbsp

Light Cream

Step 1
~5 min

Cut the capon (or chicken) into pieces, reserving the neck and giblets for stock.

Step 2
~5 min

Dip the chicken pieces in lemon juice, then dredge in seasoned flour.

Step 3
~5 min

Brown the chicken pieces in butter.

Step 4
~5 min

Add diced bacon and chopped onions to the pan.

Step 5
~5 min

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the mixture and brown again.

Step 6
~5 min

Pour Irish whiskey into the pan and ignite it.

Step 7
~5 min

Add salt, pepper, allspice, and mashed garlic to the pan.

Step 8
~5 min

Pour in burgundy wine and water.

Step 9
~5 min

Simmer for 45-60 minutes.

Step 10
~5 min

For the sauce, make stock using the reserved neck and giblets.

Step 11
~5 min

Strain off the cooking liquor from the chicken and add it to the stock, then simmer.

Step 12
~5 min

Reduce the stock by half by boiling.

Step 13
~5 min

Mix egg yolks and light cream, then add to the stock.

Step 14
~5 min

Cook pearl onions separately in water with a bit of lemon juice.

Step 15
~5 min

Sauté the mushrooms.

Step 16
~5 min

Drain the onions and add them to the sauce; add the sautéed mushrooms to the sauce.

Step 17
~5 min

Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and serve the remaining half separately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer sauce, use homemade chicken stock.

Adjust the amount of whiskey and wine to your preference.

Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance; flavors improve with time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Mashed potatoes

Crusty bread

Steamed vegetables

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted root vegetables
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Scotland

Cultural Significance

A traditional Scottish dish often served on special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Burns Night
Hogmanay

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Special Occasion
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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