Chicken Stovies – Traditional Scottish Recipe

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 5

20 min

2 hours

2 hours, 20 min

Easy

	1 broiler-fryer chickens
	12 small whole shallots ( can substitute 2 sliced large onions )
	2 1/2 lbs russet potatoes
	2 tablespoons unsalted butter
	2 cups chicken stock , made from the boiled giblets
	salt and pepper , to taste
	3 tablespoons chopped parsley ( to garnish ) ( optional )

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

342

Sugar

Fat

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds, and thinly slice the shallots or onions.
3.	Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
4.	Add the potatoes and onions/shallots to the pot, and stir until coated in butter.
5.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.	Remove the giblets from the chicken and make a chicken stock with them.
7.	Add the chicken stock to the pot and stir gently.
8.	Remove the chicken skin and place the chicken on top of the potatoes and onions in the pot.
9.	Cover the pot and bake for 2 hours.
10.	After 2 hours, remove the chicken and set it aside.
11.	Use a spoon to gently mash the softened potatoes and onions in the pot.
12.	Serve the chicken and mashed potatoes together, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Comforting and filling, perfect for colder weather.
Can be made with ingredients that are easy to find.

Long cooking time, may be too heavy for some people’s tastes.

Chicken is a good source of protein. Potatoes provide plenty of carbohydrates to give you energy.