Steamed chicken with melon, bacon, nuts and herbs
6 servings
150 minutes
This unusual Spanish recipe combines tender chicken meat with aromatic melon puree, crispy bacon, and nuts, creating a harmony of textures and flavors. The melon adds natural sweetness to the dish, while the bacon and white pepper provide spicy notes. The wine enriches the taste with a delicate hint of noble acidity, and fresh herbs refresh the composition. The origins of such a dish can be found in Spain's culinary traditions, where meat and fruits are combined to create rich flavor profiles. This dish is perfect for special occasions — its presentation impresses and its taste leaves pleasant memories. It is served hot with nuts that complement the structure and make the flavor even richer.
1
Boil the chicken in salted water and remove the skin.
- Chicken: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
2
Cut the melon in half and clean it. Extract the pulp and puree it in a blender with salt and pepper. Drain excess juice and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- Melon: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
- Green: 1 bunch
3
Place the chicken in the melon, drizzle with wine, sprinkle with finely chopped bacon, cover with the other half, and steam for 1.5 hours.
- Chicken: 1 kg
- Dry white wine: 2 tablespoons
- Bacon: 200 g
4
Serve chicken with melon puree and nuts.
- Nuts: 100 g
- Melon: 1 piece