CHICKEN

CHICKEN WITH SHALLOTS AND GARLIC

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

2kg chicken pieces (Thigh cutlets, drumsticks, chicken breast bone-in)

¼teaspoon salt

¼teaspoon ground white pepper 1½ Tablespoons oil

10g butter

1 heads garlic, peeled and separated

220g eshallots peeled

1½ cups/375ml dry white wine

1 cups/250ml cooled chicken stock 1½ Tablespoons cornflour

1½ Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

METHOD

Searing on the Stovetop with

EasySear™ pan

1.Place EasySear™ pan onto stovetop and heat for 2 to 3 minutes, add oil, heat 1 minute.

2.Add half the chicken and cook over a medium heat until golden brown all over.

3.Remove chicken from EasySear™ pan, set aside.

4.Add remaining chicken to EasySear™ pan and repeat.

5.Add butter, garlic and eshallots, sauté until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6.Pour in wine and bring to the boil. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove EasySear™ pan from heat.

Slow Cooking

7.Place EasySear™ pan back into slow cooker base.

8.Mix cooled chicken stock and cornflour together, pour this mixture into pan. Add chicken pieces, mix well and cover with lid.

9.Turn the Temperature Control Dial to ‘Auto’ setting. Cook for 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is fully cooked.

10.Stir through fresh thyme leaves, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Setting Variation: Use the Low setting and cook for 5 to 6 hours or High setting for

3 to 4 hours.

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Breville BSC500 manual Chicken with Shallots and Garlic
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BSC500 specifications

The Breville BSC500 is an innovative slow cooker that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it a standout option for home cooks looking to create delicious, hassle-free meals. Known for its multifunctionality and precision cooking, the BSC500 is designed to enhance the cooking experience while delivering consistent, mouth-watering results.

One of the key features of the Breville BSC500 is its unique "Sear & Stew" function. This allows users to brown their meat directly in the cooking pot before slow cooking, helping to seal in flavor and build richer broth or sauces. The stainless steel cooking bowl is not only durable but also designed to conduct heat evenly, ensuring that food cooks thoroughly and uniformly.

Another notable technology incorporated in the BSC500 is its smart control panel, which features an LCD display that makes it easy to select cooking times and temperature settings. This slow cooker offers several cooking options, including low, medium, and high settings, allowing for flexibility depending on your meal plan and schedule. Additionally, it has a programmable timer that lets you set cooking times from 1 to 12 hours, ensuring your meal is ready when you need it.

The BSC500 also boasts a portable design that includes a secure locking lid, making it convenient for transporting meals to potlucks or parties. The lid is designed with a silicone seal that helps to retain moisture and heat, enhancing the slow cooking process and ensuring food remains succulent and flavorful.

Safety is another area where the Breville BSC500 excels. It features cool-touch handles to prevent burns during handling and an overheating protection mechanism that automatically turns off the unit in case of any temperature irregularities.

In addition to its cooking capabilities, the Breville BSC500 is easy to clean, with a removable, dishwasher-safe cooking bowl and lid that simplify the post-cooking cleanup process.

With its thoughtful design and innovative technological features, the Breville BSC500 slow cooker redefines convenience in the kitchen, making it an excellent choice for busy families and cooking enthusiasts alike. Whether you are preparing hearty stews, tender roasts, or wholesome soups, this slow cooker delivers reliability and performance you can trust.
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