Chicken In A Bladder (lyonnaise-style Poulet En Vessie)

Chicken in a Bladder, also known as Poulet en Vessie, is a classic Lyonnaise dish that involves cooking a whole chicken inside a pig's bladder. This unique cooking method results in incredibly tender and flavorful chicken.

Chicken In A Bladder (lyonnaise-style Poulet En Vessie)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 pig's bladder
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, bay leaf)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pig's bladder by cleaning and soaking it in water.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then stuff it with the chopped vegetables and bouquet garni.
  3. Place the chicken inside the pig's bladder and tie it securely with kitchen twine.
  4. Place the bladder-wrapped chicken in a large pot, cover with water, and simmer for 2 hours.
  5. Once cooked, carefully remove the bladder, and serve the chicken whole or sliced.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Kitchen twine

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chicken in a Bladder with a side of Lyonnaise potatoes and a green salad.

Tips & tricks

Be careful when handling the hot bladder-wrapped chicken to avoid burns.

Cost

$25