Winter Chicken Pot Roast

It’s the month of festive treats with belly’s quickly getting filled full of mince pies, mulled wine, turkey dinners, brussel sprouts, Christmas pudding, pigs in blankets and lots more. If you’ve overdosed on the turkey already, this winter warmer is sure to be a hit with friends and family. And the best bit about it is you cook it all in one pot so less washing up to do!

Ingredients:

Chicken Pot Roast -

• 2 chicken thigh and leg joints
• 1 bunch of fresh thyme
• 2 gloves of garlic chopped
• ½ squeezed lemon no pips
• 3 tablespoons of honey
• 1 glass of white wine
• 1 litre of chicken stock
• 2 oz butter
• 2 large carrots diced
• 4 shallots diced
• 2 parsnips diced
• 1 small turnip diced
• Seasoning
• Little olive oil

Herb Dumplings -

• 8oz self-raising flour
• 4oz suet
• Pinch mixed herbs
• ½ cup cold water
• Seasoning

Method:

Start by making the dumplings -

• 1. Rub flour, suet and seasoning together.
• 2. Add the mixed herbs and enough water to bind together and make a dough.
• 3. Roll the dough into small balls and set aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.

To make the Pot Roast -

• 1. Heat the olive oil and sear the seasoned chicken thigh and leg joints in a shallow tray until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
• 2. In the same tray, sauté the chopped garlic and shallots, then add the fresh thyme.
• 3. When garlic and shallots are soft, add the chopped vegetables, white wine, butter, chicken and chicken stock. Season and let it boil for 10 minutes.
• 4. Cover the tray with tin foil and cook in the oven for approximately 20 min at 180c.
• 5. When the vegetables and chicken are tender add the honey and the lemon juice.
• 6. Add the pre-rolled dumplings into the liquid and cook for another 10 minutes until dumplings swell up.
• 7. Serve and enjoy with a chilled glass of your favourite white wine.

By:
Brian Alston, Head Chef
Skiddaw Hotel

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