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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up |
1 medium onion, halved |
1 stalk celery, sliced |
3 sprigs fresh parsley |
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme |
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided |
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided |
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted and divided |
3 eggs |
1 cup milk |
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. Combine chicken giblets, neck, and backbone with onion, celery, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 45 minutes. Strain and reserve broth. Discard meat and vegetables. 2. Combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, coating well; brown in 1/3 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add reserved broth to chicken. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from skillet, and cool; reserve broth. Remove meat from bone; dice, and place in a 1 1/2-quart casserole. 3. Combine eggs, milk, and 2 tablespoons butter; beat well. Add 1 1/4 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt; beat well. Pour batter over chicken; bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°; bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned. 4. Stir 3/4 cup water into reserved chicken broth. Combine 1 tablespoon flour and remaining water, mixing well; stir into chicken broth. Cook mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve gravy with pudding. |
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