Bergen Easter Chicken Recipe
Description: Embrace the flavors of Scandinavia with this delightful Bergen Easter Chicken recipe. Tender chicken cooked in a savory sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh parsley, makes for a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Cheese, Meat, Scandinavian, European, Very Low Carbs, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 818.9
- Fat Content: 62.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 25g
- Cholesterol Content: 272.8mg
- Sodium Content: 997.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 0.4g
- Protein Content: 57.9g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Chicken pieces |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/2 | White pepper |
| 2 | Butter |
| 1 | Chicken broth |
| 1/4 | Sherry wine |
| 1/4 | Fresh parsley |
| 1/2 | Cheddar cheese |
| 4 | Fresh parsley (for garnish) |
| Cream (optional) |
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Remove the skin from the chicken pieces and rub them with salt and white pepper.
- Cooking:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Place the chicken pieces in the skillet and brown them on all sides.
- Simmering:
- Pour the chicken broth over the browned chicken.
- Add the sherry wine to the skillet.
- Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
- Let the chicken simmer for 35 to 45 minutes or until it becomes tender.
- Creating the Sauce:
- Once the chicken is cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a serving platter and keep it warm.
- To the drippings in the pan, add 1/4 cup of chopped parsley and optionally, cream.
- Simmer and stir the sauce until it reduces to about 1 cup and develops a glazed appearance.
- Final Touch:
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until it melts and combines with the sauce.
- Serving:
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken pieces.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle the dish with additional chopped parsley for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Enjoy your Bergen Easter Chicken hot and savor the delicious Scandinavian flavors! 🍗🧀🌿
