
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). This is considered most excellent.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Broil the usual way and when thoroughly done take it up in a square tin or dripping-pan
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butter it well, season with pepper and salt and set it in the oven for a few minutes
Lay slices of moistened buttered toast on a platter
take the chicken up over it
add to the gravy in the pan part of a cupful of cream, if you have it; if not, use milk
Thicken with a little flour and pour over the chicken
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Broiling chicken generates intense radiant heat that creates flavorful browning through the Maillard reaction. The secondary oven step with butter allows the fat to penetrate the meat while maintaining heat, keeping the chicken juicy. Moistening the toast prevents it from becoming soggy too quickly by creating a buffer layer, while the flour-thickened pan sauce emulsifies the rendered chicken fat with dairy, creating a cohesive, velvety gravy that ties the dish together.
The chicken can be broiled up to 2 hours ahead and kept warm in a 200°F oven, though the skin will lose some crispness. The gravy base (pan drippings) can be reserved, but the final cream sauce should be made fresh just before serving for best texture and to prevent separation.
Store leftover chicken and gravy separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not store the toast, as it will become unpalatably soggy. Reheat chicken in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes until warmed through. Reheat gravy gently on the stovetop over low heat, whisking frequently and adding a splash of milk if it has thickened too much.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The chicken can be broiled up to 2 hours ahead and kept warm in a 200°F oven, though the skin will lose some crispness. The gravy base (pan drippings) can be reserved, but the final cream sauce should be made fresh just before serving for best texture and to prevent separation.
Store leftover chicken and gravy separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not store the toast, as it will become unpalatably soggy. Reheat chicken in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes until warmed through. Reheat gravy gently on the stovetop over low heat, whisking frequently and adding a splash of milk if it has thickened too much.