Recipe

Chicken in a pot

Mar 29, 2014 1:00pm
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 45 mins cooking
  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

Chicken in a pot
  • 1.8 kilogram whole chicken, cleaned thoroughly
  • 6 baby leeks, washed, cut into 6cm lengths
  • 1 bunch baby carrots, peeled
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into 6cm lengths
  • 1 kilogram baby kipfler potatoes, washed thoroughly
  • salt, black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoon torn parsley leaves
  • aioli, harissa, to serve

Method

Chicken in a pot
  • 1
    Place chicken in a large saucepan with enough water or chicken stock to cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
  • 2
    Add leek, carrot, celery and potatoes to pan; season with salt. Simmer a further 15 minutes, until tender.
  • 3
    Remove chicken from stock; carve into joints, removing skin if you like. Cut flesh into large chunks; discard bones.
  • 4
    Serve chicken and vegetables in large bowls with a little stock ladled over. Scatter over parsley; season with a good grinding of pepper. Serve aioli and harissa as accompaniments.

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