CHICKEN IN MEAD SAUCE

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This dish originated on the island of Lindisfarne, a remote and secluded little island off the southeast coast of Scotland and northeast coast of England. The last time I visited this island, about 30 years ago, it was impossible to reach by air (too small to have an airport) or by water (the only boats that went to Lindisfarne were supply boats), and there was no bridge across which one could drive from the mainland. The ONLY way for "tourists" to reach this little diamond in the rough was, and may still be, to drive to the island. And one had the opportunity to do so only twice every day, with about a 30- to 45-minute window of time in which to do so. In case you haven't guessed, that meant that one had to drive across the seabed at low tide. Mead (a sweet, light honey-coloured or clear wine) was originally made, for centuries, by the monks on the island. Although the monks are now gone, their tradition and recipes remain. You will probably want to double or quadruple the ingredients, or you may be sorry that you didn't!

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 wings or thighs

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken legs-thighs (wings and/or thighs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
4 ounces mushrooms
fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
5 ounces mead (you may have to do some hunting for it)
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
  • Fry the chicken joints in the oil and butter until browned.
  • Put them aside in a casserole dish.
  • Make a sauce by adding the chopped onion to the oil and butter in the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms, parsley, lemon juice, mead and seasonings.
  • Stir well and cook for a further 3 minutes before pouring the sauce over the chicken joints.
  • Cover and cook in the oven for about 1 hour.

Rahad Raj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Alondweyinkosi Sithole
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I will definitely be making this again and again.


RIVER Meredith
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shrestha Ganga
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmed Ak
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I made this for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MeHedy Tech
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucrecia Montano (Topperz)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.


Fanuel K Silver
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes, but it's also good with rice or pasta.


MD LELIN MIA
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


NiNuMa Dry Craft
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and creamy, and it pairs well with the tender chicken.


Becky Moore
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Nasar Pyare
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I made this for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Flavia Rotar
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Bacchu Hossain
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I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best chicken he's ever had.


Aruni Pathmini
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry. The sauce was also bland.


Chibuike Okonkwo
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Aalija chaudhary
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ilias kambos
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This was an easy and delightful recipe. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the mead sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.


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