Chicken legs with mushrooms in a bag

6 servings

60 minutes

Chicken legs with mushrooms in a pouch is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that combines tender meat, aromatic mushrooms, and airy dough. It presents a unique take on classic flavors where a crispy layer of dough conceals a juicy filling of mashed potatoes and mushrooms, while the baked chicken leg adds an elegant touch. The dish may resemble traditional French pies but with an unexpected surprise inside. Its history is tied to the French love for beautifully presented food that transforms an ordinary dinner into a gastronomic celebration. Pouches are perfect for a dinner party, romantic evening, or festive table. They can be served with a light salad and a sauce based on cream or white wine to highlight the delicacy of flavors. The refined combination of textures makes this dish a true delight for gourmets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 636.4
• Proteins: 26.8g
• Fats: 33.9g
• Carbohydrates: 57.9g

Ingredients

• Puff pastry: 500 g
• Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
• Chicken drumstick: 600 g
• Potato: 700 g
• Onion: 150 g
• Milk: 50 ml
• Butter: 30 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes and boil 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:  to taste

5. Add mushrooms and fry until all the liquid evaporates (about 15 minutes). Season the drumstick with salt and pepper, fry in vegetable oil until cooked (about 25-30 minutes). Let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
   • Chicken drumstick: 600 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

6. Add butter to the potatoes and mash.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g

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

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 50 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

8. Mix mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Cool down.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 700 g
   • Fresh mushrooms: 300 g

9. Roll the dough to a thickness of about 3 mm, cut out a rectangle, and save the scraps. Cut squares of 15x15 cm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Puff pastry: 500 g

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

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

    Required ingredients:

    • Potato: 700 g
    • Fresh mushrooms: 300 g

12. Place the drumstick on the filling.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken drumstick: 600 g

13. Gather the edges of the dough and tie with a string (don't tie too tightly).

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

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil:  to taste

15. You can wrap the bones in foil to prevent them from burning.

    Required ingredients:

    • Puff pastry: 500 g

16. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Bake until golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).

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