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INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the Chicken
Place the chicken drumsticks into a large, deep pot and add 3 ½ litres of water, ensuring the chicken is submerged. Bring to the boil and skim away any foam or impurities that rise to the surface. Reduce the heat, season with salt, cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the broth is flavoursome.
Remove the Chicken and Check the Broth
Remove the chicken from the broth and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones and shred into bite-sized pieces.
Strain the broth if necessary to remove any small bones or impurities.
Cook the Rice
Bring the broth back to a boil. Add the rice, pepper, and butter. Stir for about 1 minute, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Reserve the Broth and Add the Chicken
Once the rice is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the broth for the egg-lemon sauce. (We reserve the broth at this stage because it contains some of the starch released from the rice, which helps create a thicker, creamier egg-lemon sauce when whisked.)
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and simmer gently for 10 more minutes.
The soup should be creamy and substantial but still have plenty of broth. If it feels too thick at this stage, add ½-1 cup boiling water to loosen it. Remove the soup from the heat.
Make the Avgolemono
Add the egg to a deep whisking bowl and whisk until frothy, then slowly add the lemon juice whilst whisking. Add the cornflour and whisk until completely incorporated, then gradually add the warm stock. Blend until completely smooth, creamy and lightly frothy.
Finish the Soup
With the soup off the heat, slowly pour in the egg-lemon mixture while gently stirring.
Do not bring the soup back to the boil once the avgolemono has been added. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon if needed. Serve warm with freshly ground black pepper and, if you like, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a few chopped sprigs of dill (it pairs beautifully with the egg-lemon sauce).
NOTE: If the soup is stored overnight in the fridge, it will naturally thicken as the rice continues to absorb the broth. When reheating the next day, simply add a little boiling w
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