DANISH PARSLEY CHICKEN

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Provided by Mimi Sheraton

Categories     dinner, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 fresh Cornish hens, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each, with giblets
2 to 3 teaspoons salt as needed
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 large bunch parsley with stems, washed and drained
1 to 1 1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups heavy sweet cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chickens inside and out with salt. Divide stick of butter in fourths and put piece inside each chicken. Add giblets and pack each cavity with fourth of parsley. Close cavity with skewers or truss closed.
  • Heat remaining butter in Dutch oven or casserole until foam subsides. Brown chickens, using wooden spoons to turn, until golden brown all over. This will take about 15 minutes.
  • When chickens are browned, add 1 cup water to Dutch oven; cover. Braise slowly for about 45 minutes or until chicken is almost falling off bones. Check during cooking, adding water if juices have evaporated. Remove chicken to heated platter. Remove trussing and discard parsley.
  • Pour cream into casserole with cooking juices. Bring to boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits. At exact moment when sauce has thickened and butter has separated from cream, pour into heated sauceboat.
  • Serve chickens whole or cut in half with sauce on side. Boiled new potatoes are traditional accompaniment.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 988, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 88 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 43 grams, Sodium 1159 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Nadeem Abbasi
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I was looking for a new recipe for chicken and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the parsley sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely b


Frankie Rentas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the parsley sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over egg noodles and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Karungi Aaron
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the parsley sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my guests. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special


Kacper Ogarek
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I was looking for a new recipe for chicken and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the parsley sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely b


Faruk Hasan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the parsley sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over egg noodles and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


rifat ali
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the parsley sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my guests. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special


Raja Farooq
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I was looking for a new recipe for chicken and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the parsley sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely b


brenda waldo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the parsley sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over egg noodles and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


milky jutt
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the parsley sauce is delicious. I usually serve it over rice, but it would also be good over pasta or mashed potatoes. I highly recommend this


riduan begom
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and tender, and the parsley sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my guests. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Christine 000Pasiliao
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This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the parsley sauce was bland and flavorless. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.


Aarohi patel
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of parsley, but I'm so glad I did! The parsley flavor was subtle and delicate, and it really complemented the chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and d


Samuel Hughes
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This Danish parsley chicken was an absolute delight! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the parsley sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over egg noodles, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!