Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN IN CREAMED HORSERADISH

The piquant flavor of horseradish sauce gives this quick dish a sophisticated taste. Use half the quantity if using fresh horseradish.

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 cups homemade or canned chicken stock
2 tablespoons bottled horseradish sauce
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
mashed potatoes and tender green beans, to serve

SERVES 4

1. Heat the oil in a large flameI proof casserole and gently brown the chicken pieces on both sides over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the casserole and keep warm.

2. Wipe out the casserole, melt the butter, stir in the flour and blend in the stock gradually. Bring to a boil, stirring all the time.

3. Add the horseradish sauce and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Return the chicken to the casserole, cover and simmer for 30—40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.

4. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans, if desired.

5. Discard the herbs from the pan juices. In a bowl, mix the butter and flour to form a paste. Bring the liquid in the pan to a boil and then whisk in teaspoonfuls of the paste until thickened. Season the sauce and serve with the Rock Cornish hens and vegetables, garnished with fresh herbs.