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.
1
Peel the potatoes and boil them until cooked.
- Potato: 700 g
2
Chop the onion finely.
- Onion: 150 g
3
Clean the mushrooms and chop them finely.
- Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
4
Fry the onion in vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 150 g
5
Add mushrooms and fry until all the liquid evaporates (about 15 minutes).
- Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
6
Salt and pepper the drumstick, fry in vegetable oil until cooked (about 25-30 minutes). Let it cool.
- Chicken drumstick: 6 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
7
Add butter to the potatoes and mash.
- Butter: 30 g
8
Add milk, salt to taste, and mix.
- Milk: 50 ml
- Salt: to taste
9
Mix mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Cool down.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
