Name: Classic Chicken Pot au Feu
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, approximately 1.8-2 kg (4-4.5 lbs), preferably organic or free-range, giblets removed and excess fat trimmed; 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and halved; 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) chunks; 3 stalks celery, trimmed and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) chunks; 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thoroughly washed and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces; 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) chunks; 1 bouquet garni (3 sprigs fresh parsley, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, tied securely with kitchen twine); 10 whole black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more to taste; 4 liters (16 cups) cold water, or enough to generously cover the chicken; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish; 1/4 cup (60g) Dijon mustard, for serving

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Classic Chicken Pot au Feu — Magic Sous