The smell of Gödöllő stuffed chicken leg is such an effective invitation that even the person who declared five minutes ago that he is not hungry at all will look into the kitchen. Mushroom-liver-green pea filling under the skin. The chicken leg is dressed to celebrate and does not hide it at all. Once the lid is lifted, diet plans politely move to the next day.
Thorough preparation
- Preparation: prepare all the ingredients and tools, read the steps, then measure the ingredients. This way, you don't have to rush while cooking, and it's easier to find the right consistency.
- Fry the mushrooms and liver on the onion, then mix with peas, soaked buns and eggs. Work at medium heat, stir occasionally and allow time for the aroma and color of the ingredients to develop nicely.
- Carefully loosen the skin of the thigh, fill the cooled mass under it. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
- Add salt and spices, put in a pan with a little fat and water. Work with a preheated oven and check color, smell and texture towards the end of the time, because ovens perform differently.
- Bake at 180 °C, then fry until crispy at 210 °C. Work at medium heat, stir occasionally and allow time for the aroma and color of the ingredients to develop nicely.
- Finishing and serving: let the food settle for a few minutes, if its character allows. Taste it, adjust the seasoning, and then serve it at the right temperature for the food.
Practical tips and common mistakes
- Cool the filling completely and do not overstuff the skin; it still expands when baking.
- The pieces of meat should be similar in size, so they are cooked at the same time and none of the parts dry out.
- Allow the finished meat to rest briefly before serving; the juicier texture is worth the few minutes of waiting.
- Only cool the leftovers and put them in the fridge, covered, and reheat them according to the nature of the food before consumption.
- Pasta and side dishes
- 13 recipes in this chapter. The recipes follow the order of the website.
