Cumberland Chicken Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Chicken breasts4
 350 g/12 oz Cumberland sausage
 4 long streaky bacon rashers
 4 tablespoons red or white wine or dry cider
 Ground black pepper1 To taste
  square4 (For cooking:)
 Salt To Taste

Directions

If using frozen chicken, make sure it is defrosted and well dried.
Make a deep slit in each breast to form a pocket.
Slice the sausage and insert into the breasts.
Remove the bacon rinds and wrap the rashers around the chicken portions.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F, Gas Mark 5.
Place the chicken portions on the foil squares and bring up the sides to make individual casserole shapes.
Pour in the wine or cider, add a little seasoning, then wrap the foil around the chicken.
Place on a baking tray and cook for 35 minutes.
Open the foil parcels carefully.
Place the chicken and any liquid on heated serving plates.
Serve with cooked rice and salad.
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