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.
1
Peel the potatoes and boil 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: 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.
- 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.
- Butter: 30 g
7
Add milk, salt to taste, and mix.
- Milk: 50 ml
- Salt: to taste
8
Mix mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Cool down.
- 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.
- 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.
- Potato: 700 g
- Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
12
Place the drumstick on the filling.
- 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.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
15
You can wrap the bones in foil to prevent them from burning.
- 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.
