nanny's maryland chicken pudding

high point, NC
Updated on May 24, 2013

Meat pies and puddings are strictly English in origin. I've known about this recipe all of my adult life - it was one of my grandmother's oldest recipes dating back to the early days when she first got married. It takes a little time but is so well worth it. It is the best chicken dinners I've ever eaten!

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - whole chicken-3-4lbs or 5-6 chicken breast
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery plus leaves
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups flour, plain, divided
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted-plus 2tbs, divided
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped

How To Make nanny's maryland chicken pudding

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine first 6 ingredients, 1tsp salt and 1/4tsp pepper in a dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hour. Remove chicken from broth; cool. Strain broth and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Remove chicken from bone; shred and place in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Pour 1/2 cup broth over chicken. Set remaining broth aside.
  • Step 3
    Combine eggs, milk, 1 cup flour, 1/2tsp salt and 1/4 cup butter; beat until smooth. Pour over chicken in skillet.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Cool slightly and cut into wedges.
  • Step 5
    While puddings is baking, cook remaining broth over high heat until reduced to 2 cups. Stir in 1/2 cup flour. Add parsley, 2TBS butter, 1/2tsp salt and 1/4tsp pepper. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Spoon gravy over pudding.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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