Bruschetta with chicken rillettes

12 servings

90 minutes

Chicken rillettes bruschetta is a refined appetizer that combines the rich flavor of tender chicken meat cooked with aromatic spices and the sweet-sour notes of cranberry sauce. This recipe is inspired by European culinary traditions, where the skillful combination of simple ingredients creates an amazing harmony of flavors. The softness of the rillettes is highlighted by the crispy texture of toasted bread, while pink pepper adds spicy accents. Bruschetta is perfect for a cozy home dinner or a festive table setting. They can be served as a standalone appetizer or accompanied by a fresh salad and a glass of white wine. With their rich aromas and original flavor balance, this dish is sure to captivate gourmets and provide unforgettable gastronomic experiences.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 568.7
• Proteins: 13.1g
• Fats: 47.6g
• Carbohydrates: 21.9g

Ingredients

• Chicken legs ""Petelinka"": 2 pc
• Melted butter: 300 g
• Vegetable oil: 200 ml
• Thyme: 5 sprig
• Garlic: 1 head
• Shallots: 50 g
• Parsley: 20 g
• Cranberry: 200 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Cinnamon sticks: 1 pc
• Cardamom: 3 pc
• Bread: 12 pc
• Pink pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Heat the clarified butter in a thick-walled pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Melted butter: 300 g

3. Place chicken legs, a few sprigs of thyme, and a halved head of garlic in oil. Add vegetable oil to completely cover the legs. Simmer covered on low heat for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken legs ""Petelinka"": 2 pieces
   • Thyme: 5 sprig
   • Garlic: 1 head
   • Vegetable oil: 200 ml

4. Remove the legs from the oil, let them cool slightly, and separate the meat from the bones.

5. Chop the meat with the skin using a knife or food processor.

6. Chop shallot, a clove of garlic, leaves from one sprig of thyme, and parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shallots: 50 g
   • Parsley: 20 g

7. Heat some oil in a pan and sauté the onion until golden. At the end, add garlic and thyme, fry for another 30 seconds, and remove from heat.

8. Mix vegetables and greens with chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

9. For cranberry sauce, mix frozen cranberries with sugar, place on heat, and bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cranberry: 200 g
   • Sugar: 100 g

10. Add a cinnamon stick and cardamom, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and mash the berries with a spoon. Season the finished sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
    • Cardamom: 3 pieces

11. Dry the bread slices in the oven at 200 degrees for 3-5 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Bread: 12 pieces

12. Spread cranberry sauce on bread, add rillettes, and garnish with pink pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pink pepper:  to taste