Chicken Provincial

Directions

1. 1
   Disjoint chicken and cook in pressure cooker for 15 to 20 minutes along with parsley, bayleaf, onion, salt, peppercorns, and celery.
2. 2
   If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can use any large pot, and cook as long as necessary over medium heat until chicken is very tender.
3. 3
   Remove chicken, drain, and slice off meat, removing all skin.
4. 4
   Do not discard stock.
5. 5
   Keep chicken warm.
6. 6
   Skim fat from the stock, and reserve 1 cup.
7. 7
   In a heavy skillet, heat oil.
8. 8
   Stir in flour, and cook until brown.
9. 9
   Add 1 cup chicken stock and peas.
10. 10
    Cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes.
11. 11
    Uncover, add milk, lemon juice and rind, salt and pepper.
12. 12
    Bring to boil, and reduce heat and cook until thickened.
13. 13
    On a large platter, place the mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
14. 14
    On top of that, arrange the warmed chicken, and top with the peas mixture.
15. 15
    Garnish with parsley.