STOCK-AND-CIDER-BRINED CHICKEN OVER STUFFING
This one-pan dinner is ugly - rustic, if we're being kind - but good. Or as the Italians say, "brutta ma buona." Truly, though, it's everything you could ask for in a rich, comforting meal. As it cooks, the chicken, brined in stock and cider, drips its flavorful juices onto the bread. The bread absorbs every drop, turning into a chewy, savory nest cradling the tender, perfectly browned chicken. Each bit of stuffing offers a different surprise - sometimes the sweet-and-sour zing of a prune, other times the faint rumor of Thanksgiving whispered by celery and thyme. It's as satisfying as you could ever hope, even if it isn't particularly attractive.
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories dinner, lunch, poultry, main course
Time 9h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the brine: Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or similar pan over medium-low heat. Add onion, celery and carrots, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are all tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and cool to room temperature in freezer.
- While the vegetables cool, cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes and spread into a single layer on a baking sheet. Allow to dry out overnight.
- Combine the stock and cider in a large measuring cup and pour 1 1/2 cups of the mixture into a plastic gallon-size zipper bag. Add vegetables, remaining salt, prunes, vinegar and chicken thighs. Seal bag, and massage everything around to dissolve salt and combine. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining stock-cider mixture.
- To cook the chicken: Allow chicken to come to room temperature. Heat oven to 400. Scraping off brine and vegetables, remove chicken from bag, and set aside. Place brine with vegetables and remaining stock-cider mixture in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or similar pan, and bring to a boil.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed bread, vegetables and liquid, sage, parsley, thyme and greens, if using. Return pan to low heat, and add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to melt. Pack stuffing mixture into pan, and lay chicken thighs on top. Place pan onto a rimmed baking sheet to catch any overflow, and bake on lower rack for 50 to 55 minutes until chicken and stuffing are golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 872, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1160 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Kayizzi Emmanuel
e.k@hotmail.comThe chicken was a little dry, but the stuffing was delicious.
Stephen Mwenda
mwenda.stephen73@gmail.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
Dipeenbabu Tharu
dipeenbabutharu26@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The stuffing was a little dry for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.
ma de
dem77@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmadsaqr 2012
ahmadsaqr2012@yahoo.comI made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the stuffing was perfect.
Md Apu
a-m27@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is addictive.
Christine Nicholson
nicholson.c51@hotmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Nadezda Nadja
nnadja4@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is always a hit.
Michael Fuamba
m.fuamba35@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the chicken and stuffing turned out amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
Mavis Lindsey
ml31@hotmail.comThe chicken was a little dry, but the stuffing was delicious.
Insane Tricky
tricky_insane@hotmail.co.ukI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
mb soboj
soboj-mb32@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The stuffing was a little dry for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.
Hf Jahid
hf_jahid@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
jiko jiko
jikoj87@yahoo.comI made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the stuffing was perfect.
Terrence Murphy
t@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is addictive.
Keila Madrigal Garcia
garcia18@hotmail.co.ukI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the stuffing is flavorful and moist.
Abdul Rehman Kamboh
a_kamboh83@yahoo.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was savory and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.