Roast Chicken with Morel Sauce

Succulent roast chicken served with an elegant, rich, and earthy sauce made from soaked morel mushrooms and double cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068.1 kcals 4272.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.6 grams 26.2 grams
Fat 80.7 grams 322.8 grams
Protein 71.4 grams 285.4 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
55
g
Butter
Alternatively use 2 tbsp olive or sunflower oil
35
g
Butter
For the sauce
100
ml
Double Cream
For the sauce
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Plain Flour
For thickening
Liquids
100
ml
Meat
1.5
kg
Chicken
Whole
3
rashers
Bacon
Smoked, optional
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
20
g
Morel Mushrooms
Dried, soaked overnight in 500ml whole milk

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Rub the chicken with butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place bacon rashers over the breast and roast in a tin for 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Drain the soaked mushrooms through a muslin-lined sieve and reserve the liquid.
  • Wash the mushrooms and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour for one minute, then gradually add wine.
  • Slowly stir the mushroom liquid and mushrooms into the sauce and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in double cream, heat through gently, and season to taste.
  • Carve the chicken and serve on a platter with pan juices and morel sauce.