Chicken legs in a bag

4 servings

55 minutes

Chicken legs in a pouch are an exquisite dish of French cuisine that embodies the harmony of flavors and elegance in presentation. Historically, pastry pouches were used in gastronomy for elegantly presenting fillings, and this dish combines tender chicken drumstick meat, aromatic mushroom puree, and crispy puff pastry. The combination of soft mashed potatoes with mushrooms and juicy chicken creates a rich, warming flavor. The dish is perfect for a festive table, surprising guests with its appearance – miniature pouches with protruding bones look particularly appetizing. Baked in the oven to a golden crust, they reveal a rich palette of tastes and aromas. The exquisite appearance, delicate texture, and refined combination of ingredients make it a true culinary masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 900.3
• Proteins: 30.1g
• Fats: 49.2g
• Carbohydrates: 86.8g

Ingredients

• Milk: 50 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Puff pastry: 500 g
• Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
• Potato: 700 g
• Chicken drumstick: 6 pc
• Onion: 150 g
• Butter: 30 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes and boil them until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 700 g

2. Chop the onion finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 150 g

3. Clean the mushrooms and chop them finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mushrooms: 300 g

4. Fry the onion in vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Onion: 150 g

5. Add mushrooms and fry until all the liquid evaporates (about 15 minutes).

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mushrooms: 300 g

6. Salt and pepper the drumstick, fry in vegetable oil until cooked (about 25-30 minutes). Let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken drumstick: 6 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon

7. Add butter to the potatoes and mash.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g

8. Add milk, salt to taste, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 50 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

9. Mix mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Cool down.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 700 g
   • Fresh mushrooms: 300 g

10. Roll the dough to a thickness of about 3 mm, cut out a rectangle, and save the scraps.

    Required ingredients:

    • Puff pastry: 500 g

11. Cut squares of 15x15 cm.

12. Make a small flatbread from scraps and place it in the center of the square (this is done to prevent the bottom from tearing).

13. Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center.

14. Place the drumstick on the filling.

15. Gather the edges of the dough and tie with a string (do not tie too tightly).

16. Line the baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with vegetable oil. Place the bags on it.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon

17. You can wrap the bones in foil to prevent them from burning. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Bake until golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).

18. Don't forget to remove the thread from the ready bags.