Chicken, Leek & Pancetta Fricassee

Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time: 30–40 Mins
Cook Temp (℃): 180

Chicken, Leek & Pancetta Fricassee (Pre-cooked) gives butchers a practical, professional counter option with dependable flavour and strong visual appeal. It suits busy displays, meal solutions and seasonal menus, where reliable preparation and clear customer appeal matter. The recipe is straightforward to prepare in batches, easy to portion and designed to deliver consistent results every time. Its balanced profile provides a convenient, satisfying choice for customers while helping build a smart, profitable product range. Use the clear ingredient and method details to maintain quality, reduce preparation pressure and support confident in-store selling. It is a useful choice for busy counters.

Method

Combine Verstegen Spicemix for Chicken and Verstegen Binding DS PURE, add to the chicken and coat well.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix.

Place into a boilable vacuum bag, vacuum pack and apply a piece of probe pad to the bag.

Steam in the Rational at 85°C with 100% steam for 1 hour 30 minutes.

Insert a probe through the probe pad and record the internal temperature for HACCP purposes.

Chill to fridge temperature within 90 minutes, then remove from the bag and display.

Cooking

Oven reheat covered at 170°C for 30–40 minutes, or until piping hot.

Ingredients

500g bone-in chicken thighs

500g bone-in chicken drumsticks

10g Verstegen Spicemix for Chicken

10g Verstegen Binding DS PURE

250g Verstegen Gratin Sauce

250g Verstegen Mushroom Sauce

200g leek, chopped and washed

100g pancetta, diced

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