WATERZOOI OF CHICKEN

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stewing or roasting chicken (3-4 lbs.)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 bay leaves
3-4 fresh springs of parsley
2 large sprigs of fresh thyme
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4-6 cups chicken broth or water
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced (1/4 inch)
5 medium leeks, white parts only, rinsed and sliced
2 medium ribs celery, sliced (1/2 inch)
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (1/2 inch)
1 cup heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley or chervil for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Pull away and discard any excess fat from the cavity of the chicken. Rinse the bird inside and out. Season with salt and pepper and place 1 bay leaf, 2 sprigs parsley, and 1 sprig thyme in the cavity. 2. Melt the butter in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes. Place the bird breast side up in the Dutch oven and add enough broth and/or water to partially cover by about two-thirds. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for 30 minutes. 3. Skim the surface of the broth to remove any foam and fat. Add the carrots, leeks, and celery to the pot. Tie the remaining parsley, thyme, and bay leaf together with kitchen string to make a bouquet garni and add it to the broth. Cover and regulate the heat to maintain the liquid at a slow simmer for another 30 minutes. 4. Add the cubed potatoes to the simmering chicken broth and cook until the potatoes are done and the chicken is very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. 5. Remove the chicken from the broth and transfer to a large bowl. Discard the bouquet garni. Allow the chicken to rest until it is cool enough to handle. Strip off the skin and use your fingers to remove the meat from the bones. Discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat into bite-size pieces. Refrigerate the broth with vegetables and the chicken separately overnight. 6. Beat the cream and egg yolks together in a mixing bowl. Place the Dutch oven on medium to reheat the broth. Stir a ladleful of hot broth into the egg mixture to temper it, then gradually stir this mixture into the broth and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly over low heat until the sauce thickens. Do not allow to boil or the sauce will curdle. Return the chicken pieces to the broth. Taste for seasoining and add salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with plenty of fresh chopped parsley and serve in heated bowls.

Ruby Bartlett
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I love this waterzooi of chicken recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Sawza Ibrahim
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This waterzooi of chicken recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd.


Randy Brown
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I've made this waterzooi of chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


Fazi Gujjar
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This is my favorite waterzooi of chicken recipe. It's simple to make, and it always comes out delicious. I highly recommend it.


ReeseDropEmOff
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I love this waterzooi of chicken recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Siddhanth Engineer
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This waterzooi of chicken recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.


Ahmed Mohamadino
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I made this waterzooi of chicken for my family, and they loved it. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfect for a cold night.


Samina Saqib902
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This waterzooi of chicken recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd.


Patrick McManus
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I'm not usually a fan of waterzooi of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Killer Pathan
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This is the best waterzooi of chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious.


dj sohag
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I made this waterzooi of chicken for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Josh Trosh
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This waterzooi of chicken recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it.


James Nedzweckas
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I've tried several waterzooi of chicken recipes, and this one is by far the best. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Evelyn Beaulay
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This is my go-to recipe for waterzooi of chicken. It's simple to make, and it always comes out delicious.


Favour Cynthia
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I love this waterzooi of chicken recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Mayra Salvador
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The waterzooi of chicken is elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Julie Pfleuger
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I made this for a dinner party last night, and everyone loved it. The waterzooi of chicken was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Salieu Jalloh
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This was my first time making waterzooi of chicken, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious.


Shumia Zhu
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I've made this waterzooi of chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and creamy sauce is perfect.


Md Ruble Khan
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This waterzooi of chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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