#SundaySupper: Leaping Frog Chicken

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I hope everyone had a nice and safe New Year. We went to Lake Tahoe, such a beautiful place and covered with snow. We came back in the evening of the 31st, which I thought it would be lovely to do the countdown with family. Guess what? We went to bed at 9pm - definitely one tiring day of driving (for Frederick) and fun in the snow (for me). As usual, our family get together on Christmas and we shared our resolutions for the year to come, other than opening presents and brunch. As I wrote down my goals for this year, I realized there are so many things that I want to accomplish and so many recipes that I want to try. This year alone, I want to focus on posting more of Asian home cooking recipes, foods that we mostly enjoy at home. There is nothing more pleasurable than sharing our family recipes with our friends. Yes, you, you, and all of you. I’m super glad this week’s Sunday Supper is all about trying something new, something that’s been on our bucket list. So, at least I can proudly say that I am now able to make this (crossing it off my list, phew).

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My friends have been making this Leaping Frog Chicken so many times and I’ve been wanting to try this; however I was not confident enough until this week and I am glad I did. I used hen instead of chicken so it is easier to handle and eat. I really had a blast making and enjoying this, it surely felt like Thanksgiving all over again! So, if I can do it, I’m sure you can do it, too!
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Leaping Frog Chicken
 
Ingredients:
  • 1½ lb cornish hen
  • 2 pcs of boiled eggs
 Filling:
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground chicken
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp chicken powder
  • ½ tbs oyster sauce
 Marinade:
  • 1½ tbs butter
  • 2 tbs honey
  • 2 tbs sweet soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
 Sauce/ Gravy:
  • 1 cup of diced onion
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup of thinly sliced Italian black mushroom
  • 2 tbs butter
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbs sweet soy sauce
  • 1 tbs worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 4 tbs ketchup
  • 1 tsp cornstarch, dissolve in water
  • 250 cc of remaining chicken broth
  • Remaining marinade sauce
 Directions:
  1. Discard any visible fat from chicken. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Deskin a whole chicken – Use this video tutorial or this e-How tutorial.
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  2. Combine the filling in a bowl. Stuff half of the filling under the chicken skin, then add egg in the center. Repeat with the remaining ingredient and make it look back like a whole chicken. Make sure there is no hole.
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  3. Steam the chicken for 20-25 minutes. Reserve the chicken stock.
  4. Preheat the oven at 350F.
  5. Combine the marinade in a bowl. Brush the chicken lightly and bake for 5 minutes in the oven. Do it 2-3 times, then bake for another 20 minutes. Let it cool. Reserve the remaining marinade sauce.
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  6. To make the sauce: in a hot pan, add the butter over medium-high heat. Let it melt and then add the onion and shallot. Sautee for 2-3 minutes, then add the mushroom and remaining ingredients, except cornstarch. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then add the cornstarch on high heat.
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  7. To serve: cut the chicken to 1 portion size, then serve with the sauce/ gravy. Enjoy!

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46 comments on “#SundaySupper: Leaping Frog Chicken

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  11. Whoa – now this is unique indeed! I love the surprise inside. I totally would have thought it was a regular chicken at first glance!

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  15. Jen @JuanitasCocina on said:

    This has blown my mind. Oh em gee, it’s gorgeous! I’m so intrigued and intimidated at the sae time.

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  17. Nicole @ The Daily Dish on said:

    This looks divine, and I love that you used a cornish hen instead of the chicken. I love trading out meats for each other. Great job!

  18. Chris Baccus on said:

    Very interesting. Don’t think I’ve seen anything like this before. Looks like you accomplished it like a pro.

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  20. I’ve never heard of this, but wow! Looks incredible and delicious.

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  22. That is totally amazing, never seen anything like it, a work of art!! With all those flavors it would be soooo good. Thanks so much for sharing!!

  23. sunithi on said:

    Lovely ! This looks & sounds so good. I make whole chicken a lot for a quick weeknight meal & this looks like something my family would love :)

  24. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen on said:

    Wow, I never thought something like this could be done. This is really interesting and the filling sounds delicious! That pic of the chicken skin is hilarious!

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  27. Family Foodie on said:

    I love tackling new techniques and learning about new cultures and recipes. I love that you shared this recipe with us this week. I had not heard of leaping frog chicken but I am so intrigued…. fabulous!

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  30. Shannon @VillageGirlBlog on said:

    How interesting! I cant wait to read your at home Asian meals! Thanks for sharing.

  31. This recipe is amazing! I’ve never heard of it and WOW! I’m just blown away. Thanks so much for tackling this and sharing it for Sunday Supper.

  32. Hezzi-D on said:

    What a crazy recipe! I can’t believe that wasn’t a chicken under the skin. My brother is going to love this recipe-I need to send it to him stat!

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  34. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips on said:

    Wow, I have never seen anything like this before. Looks incredible, but I can understand why it is a bucket list item. Looks intimidating, but awesome that you did it.

  35. Megan - I Run For Wine on said:

    WOAH! I have never seen anything like this before. Incredible.

  36. The name intrigues me! Makes sense though with the pics!

  37. Ashley - baker by nature on said:

    Wow – this is definitely a dinner showpiece! I’ll definitely be trying this one soon ;-)

  38. Nancy @ gottagetbaked on said:

    That is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I’ve never heard of a dish like this but it looks and sounds incredible! When I first saw the photo, I honestly that it was a chicken. I would’ve torn that chicken skin to shreds – it’s amazing you got it off in one piece and were able to stuff it. I can only imagine how flavourful this is.

  39. Nami | Just One Cookbook on said:

    Really interesting and catchy name – Leaping Frog Chicken! This chicken must be so flavorful with 2 kinds of ground meat in it! I love the egg inside too. The luster on the chicken is very appetizing and delicious looking!!

  40. Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite on said:

    I think my mind is officially blown with this one. I took a look at the first 3 photos and didn’t even know how to process moving on from there. I think you just added something onto my bucket list. I am so intrigued about this one.

  41. Christine @ Cooking Crusade on said:

    LOL the deskinned chicken really does look like a frog skin!!!!!!!! I had no idea it wasn’t a normal chicken until the end – SOooo cool Linda!

  42. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom on said:

    Wow, this chicken looks amazing!!! So scrumptious! And more Asian food this year sounds fantastic. . I can’t wait!

  43. kelly @ kellybakes on said:

    whoa! This has to be one of the coolest recipes I’ve seen! I was not expecting this at all, but I love the idea! Not sure I’m brave enough to try it just yet, maybe when I get a little better at knife skills and cooking :) So glad you shared!

  44. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts on said:

    I have never heard of this before – what a name :) It sounds delicious though, and the color is gorgeous!

  45. Very different! Yours turned out cool!

  46. I have never heard of a leaping frog chicken but it looks fantastic! I’ll be adding this dish to my bucket list too!

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