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Gougedeen

Limburg (Belgium) — Mother recipe · en it

Gougedeen is a traditional Belgian dish, particularly popular in Limburg, combining the crispiness of the chicken skin with the tenderness of the filling.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 60 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 4 chickens, each 1.5 kg
  • 800 g cooked ham
  • 400 g gruyere cheese
  • 200 g raisins
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 100 g butter
  • 100 ml white wine
  • Salt, pepper

Method

  1. Prepare the chickens by making a cut in the breast and removing the skin.
  2. Chop the cooked ham and gruyere cheese, then mix with the raisins, minced garlic, and a tablespoon of butter.
  3. Fill the chickens with the stuffing and replace the skin over the stuffing.
  4. Make cuts in the skin to allow the onion to cook through.
  5. Cook the onion with the garlic and the remaining butter, then baste the chickens with wine and salt.
  6. Bake the Gougedeen in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 1 hour, checking for doneness.
  7. Serve hot with a sweet and sweet wine.

The story

Gougedeen was created in the 1950s as a way to use less desirable parts of the chicken, and it quickly gained popularity for its crispy exterior and tender interior.

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