chicken waterzooi (belgium)

How To Make chicken waterzooi (belgium)

• Step 1
  Wash the leeks, then cut them into thin slices. Dice the carrots and celery.
• Step 2
  Cut the chicken breasts into medium pieces, about 1/2-inch thick.
• Step 3
  Melt the butter in a deep pot and sauté the veggies and the onion for about 10 minutes. Then, add enough chicken broth to just cover the vegetables and bring it to a boil, uncovered.
• Step 4
  Next, add the chicken breast and cover the pot. Poach the chicken on medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Take the chicken out and set aside. Loosely cover it with some aluminum foil to keep it warm.
• Step 5
  In a bowl, whisk the cream, cornstarch, and egg yolk. Then, add this mixture to the broth and veggies. Add some more broth in order to thin the mixture; as desired. Stir this constantly until the waterzooi thickens up.
• Step 6
  Last, add the chicken back into the pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more (at a low simmer).
• Step 7
  Serve in soup bowls. Opt. Top with fresh chopped parsley.
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