Chicken Mornay Recipe |
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You will need :- 1 whole chicken salt and pepper 4 oz. butter 1 oz. flour ½ pint milk 2 oz. cheese, grated 1 teaspoon French mustard 1 tablespoon crushed cornflakes
Preparation Time:- 20 minutes
Cooking Time:- 30 minutes
Oven Setting:- 400ºF; Gas Mark 6
Joint the chicken into four, season well and place in an ovenproof dish. Dot with 2 oz. butter and bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes.
Make the white sauce. Melt 1 oz. butter, add flour, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually add milk. Add 1 oz. cheese and the mustard, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Beat in the remaining butter a little at a time. Cook gently for 5 minutes.
Pour off excess liquid from chicken, cover with sauce, and sprinkle with cornflakes and remaining cheese. Grill for 5-10 minutes or until bubbling. Serve very hot. Serves 4.
Quick Tip
To give an even more savoury flavor to this dish, crushed potato crisps can be used instead of cornflakes.
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