Lunch

Chicken & Stuffing

Chicken & Stuffing on Johnston Mooney and O’Brien Nutty Doorsteps.  A real lunchtime favourite, guaranteed  to satisfy any appetite.

 

Ingredients:

3 chicken breasts

1 tsp stock powder

2-3 tbsp of mayonnaise

Stuffing:

4 slices of bread (our Goodness of Both range works great)

2 tbs butter

1/2 onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried sage

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp chicken stock

 

Method

  1. In a large pot, add the chicken breast and stock powder and cover with boiling water.
  2. Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly.
  4. Using a whisk or two forks, shred the chicken into small pieces.
  5. While that’s simmering prepare the stuffing.
  6. In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Add the herbs and salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  8. Blitz the breadcrumbs and add to the pot and combine with the onion mixture.
  9. Add the chicken stock and stir until everything is well combined and moistened.
  10. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, remove the from the heat and let the stuffing mix cool.
  11. When both the chicken and stuffing have cooled, add them to a large mixing bowl with 2-3 tbsp of mayonnaise, and mix to combine.
  12. Take your delicious nutty doorstep slice add a layer of butter then a generous layer of the chicken & stuffing mix, and another layer of bread on top.

Enjoy with a side salad for the perfect filling lunch.