Chicken Mushroom Leek Wraps Food

CHICKEN MUSHROOM LEEK WRAPS

Steps:

• For the chicken, you can use any leftover, bonefree chicken. These intructions are for raw chicken.
• Wash the chicken and pat it dry, then rub it with butter and the spice mix above.
• Bake it on a rack at 350F until it's done, approximately 45 minutes.
• I do a whole bunch of it at a time and freeze it whole or chopped.
• If using anything cold or frozen, be sure to bring it to room temp before using in this recipe.
• Chop leeks about 1/4".
• Don't use the tough part of the leek.
• Chop mushrooms into a 1/4" dice or put the mushrooms through an egg slicer.
• Heat a skillet to medium-high heat; add oil.
• When oil shimmers, add leeks and mushrooms all at once.
• Cook about 5-6 mins, stirring frequently to avoid stickage.
• When leeks are tender and mushrooms start to turn color, fold in chopped chicken and tarragon and heat through.
• Divide into quarters, and put equal amounts of cheese on each pile.
• Let melt for a just a bit.
• Using a pancake flipper, move each pile to it's own warmed tortilla.
• This is excellent on its own or served with a salad or fresh veggies.
• The filling is best eaten right away but it ain't shabby the next day either.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PHYLLO PACKETS

Steps:

• For the filling; heat 3 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the mushroom pieces and chopped bacon; cook stirring until softened (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking).
• Stir in the mustard, cream cheese, whipping cream and cooked chicken; mix well until combined.
• Layer 5 sheets of phyllo pastry together brushing each sheet with melted butter (keep the unused pastry covered with a barely-damp clean dish towel at all times to prevent drying out).
• Slice the pastry in half to form two squares then cut again to form four squares.
• Spoon one-forth of the filling onto the end of each square; roll once and tuck the ends in and roll up.
• Brush lightly with melted butter and then sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
• Place rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and the filling is hot.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN & LEEK TERRINE

Steps:

• Gently cook the leeks for 15 mins in 2 tbsp olive oil until soft, then set aside to cool. In the remaining oil, fry the mushrooms with the garlic and thyme for 2 mins, then set aside to cool. Soak the gelatine in cold water, then heat the stock. Dissolve the gelatine in the stock, season, then set aside. Gather all the ingredients so you have them to hand when you start to assemble the terrine.
• Line a terrine dish or loaf tin with cling flim. Line with slices of prosciutto so that they overlap to cover the base and sides, and overhang the edges.
• Wet the bottom of the dish with a drizzle of stock. Arrange a single layer of chicken so that everything is even - don't worry about any gaps - then pour over a little more stock.
• Scatter over a layer of mushrooms (discarding the garlic and thyme). Season with salt and pepper, then moisten again with a little more stock.
• Add more chicken followed by a layer of leeks, another layer of chicken, then the herbs. Drizzle stock between every layer and season with salt and pepper as you go. Repeat until all the ingredients are used up or the terrine is full to the brim. Finish with a final scattering of herbs, a last ladleful of stock, then tap the dish down a few times so that the stock gets into all the gaps.
• Fold the prosciutto over to encase the terrine. Fold the cling film over and press down gently. Sit the terrine in a dish to catch any juices. Lay a tray on top, weigh it down with a can and chill overnight. Twenty mins before serving, remove the tray. Put the terrine in the freezer to firm. Just before serving, lift it out of the dish. Wrap it tightly in more cling film.
• Carefully slice the terrine, still wrapped in its cling film. Remove the cling film and place a slice in the centre of each plate. Arrange chunks of spiced pear (recipe below) around terrine. Drizzle a little chicken poaching liquid around the plate, then drizzle with a tiny bit of oil. Neatly scatter a few baby salad leaves over the pear, then season the terrine with some sea salt and pepper before serving.

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MUSHROOM-LEEK SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until well browned and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
• Add mushrooms and leeks to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until most of the moisture has evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Add wine; cook for about 1 minute. Mix broth and cornstarch together in a small bowl; add to the skillet and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream and mustard; cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Nestle chicken thighs into the sauce. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 minutes more.