Chicken on the glass

Delicious Glass Chicken Recipe - Simple and Tasty Cooking

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Number of servings: 4

I propose an enticing and easy-to-make recipe for glass chicken that will impress any guest. This dish is not only simple but also full of rich flavors, making it perfect for a family dinner or a festive lunch. Here’s how you can prepare it step by step!

Ingredients:
- 1 chicken (about 1.5 kg)
- 1 cube of butter (about 100 g)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon curry
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 bay leaves
- 3-4 large potatoes (optional, for garnish)
- Water (to fill the bottle)

Step 1: Preparing the chicken
Start by washing the chicken well under cold running water, then dry it with a kitchen towel. This step is essential for achieving a crispy crust. Open the skin on the chicken breast and massage the meat with a mixture of melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. This mixture will give the meat a special flavor.

Step 2: Seasoning
Rub the rest of the chicken with a mixture of curry, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and sage. Make sure all the spices are evenly distributed, both on the outside and inside of the chicken. If you have time, I recommend wrapping the chicken in plastic wrap and letting it rest in the fridge for an hour. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the meat better.

Step 3: Preparing the bottle
Choose an old beer bottle that can withstand high temperatures. Fill the bottle halfway with water. This step will help the chicken cook evenly, keeping it juicy and fluffy. Place the bottle in the center of a deep baking tray, adding water up to a level of 3 fingers.

Step 4: Cooking
Add the 3 bay leaves and a little thyme to the water in the tray to infuse extra flavor. Place the tray in the preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius and let the chicken bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. It’s important to occasionally baste the chicken with the juices from the tray to keep it moist and tasty.

Step 5: Garnish (optional)
If you wish, you can add some diced potatoes to the tray. They will bake along with the chicken and absorb the delicious flavors. Once the chicken is ready, sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley on top for a fresh look.

Serving
Once the chicken is well browned and juicy, carefully remove it from the oven. Gently remove the bottle and serve the chicken alongside the garnish of boiled potatoes and a fragrant garlic sauce. This glass chicken recipe is easy to adapt, so feel free to experiment with different herbs or spices you prefer.

Enjoy this simple yet extremely tasty dish, and relish the applause of your loved ones for your culinary efforts! Bon appétit!