Hairy Bikers Somerset Chicken Recipe
Do you love comfort food? The Hairy Bikers Somerset Chicken Recipe is a classic. This Hairy Bikers Somerset Chicken Recipe uses local cider.
Equipment
- Large Frying Pan
- Sharp knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Jug
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- Units Chicken Breasts 4
- Butter 25 g
- Plain Flour 1 Tbsp
- Dry Cider 200 ML
- Double Cream 150 ML
- Button Mushrooms 100 g
- Units Shallots 4
- Fresh Sage 1 Tbsp
- Salt 1 Tsp
- Black Pepper 1 Tsp
Instructions
- Cut your chicken into large chunks. Season them with salt and pepper. Dust them lightly with plain flour. Shake off any extra flour now.
- Melt butter in your large pan. Add the chicken pieces carefully. Fry them until they turn golden. Remove them and set aside.
- Add shallots to the same pan. Cook them until they are soft. Add the mushrooms and stir well. Cook for five more minutes.
- Pour in the Somerset hard cider. Scrape the bottom of the pan. This picks up all the flavor. Let the liquid bubble gently.
- Add the chicken back to pan. Add the fresh sage leaves now. Cover and simmer for ten minutes. Ensure the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy double cream. Let it thicken for two minutes. Do not let it boil hard. Taste and add more salt.
Notes
- Use dry cider for the best flavor balance.
- Do not overcook the chicken breast meat.
- Always use fresh sage for better aroma.
- Brown the chicken in small batches carefully.
- Add a little mustard for extra zing.