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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Amelia Betty
[email protected]This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
2much JTG
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The stuffing was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.
BPMC PTY LTD
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Angela Barley
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making some substitutions and the dish didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.
Md SAGOR SAGOR
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of this recipe. The chicken was a bit dry and the stuffing was bland. I wouldn't make this again.
msa frankd
[email protected]This was a really good recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mntu Zulu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is always moist and flavorful. I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Whit Miller
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The brining process makes the chicken so moist and tender. The stuffing is also really good. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tohu Tarus
[email protected]I really enjoyed this recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
tobi uchiha 2
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making some substitutions and the dish didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I wouldn't recommend this recipe for beginner cooks.
Pak Gaming
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was overcooked and the stuffing was dry. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Nathaniel Quow
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the stuffing was a bit bland. I wouldn't make this again.
Irfan Irfanodas
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely make this again.
Uzair Khattak
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The stuffing was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Nabeel
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the chicken and stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
Samson Mbewe
[email protected]This chicken was so moist and flavorful! The brining process really made a difference. I also loved the stuffing, which was packed with flavor. Will definitely be making this again!