Homemade chicken ham without E-numbers: Better than store-bought recept

Name: Homemade chicken ham without E-numbers: Better than store-bought
Prep time: 240 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 650 g chicken breasts; 600 g deboned chicken thighs; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp dried garlic; 150 ml ice water

Easy to prepare
6 portions
240 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Do you want to enjoy a healthy and tasty ham that contains no chemical additives? Try this simple recipe for homemade chicken ham, which is tender, juicy and full of flavor. You only need chicken meat, salt and a few spices. The result is a ham that is much higher quality and tastier than the store-bought one.

For 6 portions

Ingredients

650 g chicken breasts
600 g deboned chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp dried garlic
150 ml ice water

Preparation procedure

meat preparation Wash the chicken breasts and cut into thin strips, then chop finely. Do the same with the chicken thighs. Transfer both into a large bowl.
seasoning and resting Season the meat with salt, pour in the ice water and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 2–3 hours in the refrigerator.
forming the ham Remove the meat from the fridge, add the spices (pepper, coriander, garlic) and mix well again. Divide into two portions, shape into cylinders, wrap in plastic wrap and tie tightly.
cooking Place into a pot with hot water at 80 °C (the water must not boil). Cook for 1 hour, then remove the ham and cool it in ice water.
final preparation Pat the ham dry with paper towels, wrap it in foil and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.

Total preparation time

3 hours + 1 hour cooking + 24 hours resting

Conclusion

Homemade chicken ham is a great option for anyone who wants to have control over what they eat. It contains no preservatives, colorings or artificial substances. It is great for sandwiches, for breakfast or as a healthy snack. Once you taste it, you won’t want the store-bought one anymore!