Christmas is a time to bring a touch of elegance to your festive table. This year you can do it with this Roast Chicken Wrapped in Parma Ham. It’s tender, juicy chicken wrapped in salty, crisp Parma ham creates a perfect balance of flavours. Plus it’s simple to prepare yet impressive enough for any Christmas feast. This dish is ideal for a cosy family dinner or as a show-stopping centrepiece during your 24 Days of Christmas celebration. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Serves 4 – 6
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
Ingredients
- Chicken x 1.6
- Parma ham x 8 – 10 slices
- Lemon x 1
- Onion x 1
- Garlic x 4 – 8 cloves
- Thyme x 1 bunch
- Olive oil x enough to drizzle over the top
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Remove all the packaging from the chicken.
- Place onto a plate or a board.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top of the chicken and rub it into the skin.
- Next peel and cut the onion into quarters.
- Place half of these in the base of the slow cooker pot.
- Put the other half into the cavity of the chicken.
- Cut the lemon in half and place this into the cavity of the chicken.
- Place the garlic cloves in and around the chicken as well.
- Put the thyme into the chicken too.
- Wrap the top of the chicken in Parma ham.
- Sprinkle over salt and pepper to taste.
- When it’s wrapped put it into the slow cooker pot.
- Place the lid on.
- Turn the slow cooker on low for 5 – 6 hours or on high for 2 – 3 hours.
- Before the end of the cooking time you can preheat the oven to 200°C or gas mark 6.
- When the juices are running clear from the chicken you can remove it from the pot.
- You can place the chicken into a baking tray and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until the chicken is golden and crispy.
- Now remove from the oven and leave to rest for 15 – 20minutes.
- Then serve with roast potatoes, roast carrots and vegetables.
- Finally enjoy.
This Roast Chicken Wrapped in Parma Ham is proof that a little extra care can turn a simple roast into something truly special. You can serve it with your favourite festive sides for a meal that’s both comforting and full of Christmas cheer. It’s a great alternative to turkey. A beautiful way to share warmth, flavour, and togetherness this holiday season.
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