Re: Summer Chicken

SCGranny — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:26:42 GMT

I will try it soon. Thanks.

Re: Summer Chicken

annrms — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:30:41 GMT

Yes, the first plunge is just a "dunk"; it seals the chicken skin to keep in flavor, etc. Do try, the chicken is deliciously moist and tender done this way. Let me know how you like it!

annrms

Re: Summer Chicken

SCGranny — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:42 GMT

annrms:
When the water boils, place the whole cleaned chicken into it. When the water stops boiling, take the chicken out.

I'm not sure I understand this. Would this first step only take a minute (or so)? The water will stop almost as soon as you add the chicken, am I right?

Summer Chicken

annrms — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:37:06 GMT

This recipe comes from the Frugal Gourmet's 1984 cookbook. I used to watch all of his PBS cooking shows. It's called Chinese Style, "boiled" chicken.

Fill a large kettle with water, and bring to a boil. (An 8-quart pot 2/3rds filled with water works great for a 2 1/2 - 3 pound bird.) When the water boils, place the whole cleaned chicken into it. When the water stops boiling, take the chicken out. (I use a long handled wooden spoon placed inside the chicken cavity and a carving fork in the neck cavity to safely lift the chicken out) Cover the pot, wash the utensils, and when the water boils again, place the chicken back in the pot. Cover the pot, and turn off the heat. Leave the chicken in the pot and the pot on the burner. After 1 hour the chicken is done. Remove, and cool.

You can debone this chicken in very little time. Remove the skin and discard. Save the juices that flow from the bird when deboning because this liquid contains a great deal of natural gelatin and will help keep the bird moist if you should decide to store the meat in the refrigerator to use later. Otherwise, the chicken is ready to serve or use. Makes a great chicken salad! For a taste treat, add grapes or blueberries to your basic chicken salad made with celery, green onions, mayo, lemon juice, salt and pepper....

Enjoy, annrms

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