Fresh Herb Spaetzle with Braised Chicken Drumsticks & Mushroom-Cream Sauce - Alberta Milk

Ingredients

• 3 cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cloves roasted garlic
• 1/3 cup + 4 tsp (100 ml) water
• 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp (135 ml) whole milk
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) kosher salt
• 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (20 ml) mix of chopped fresh parsley, chives and thyme
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter (for sautéing)
• 1 piece (50-100 g) Aged gouda cheese or other Alberta made firm cheese (2 oz-3oz)
• 12 chicken drumsticks (or 6 whole legs thigh + leg attached)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) kosher salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) clarified butter
• 1 lb (454 g) mushrooms, sliced (variety of cremini, oyster, button)
• 1 whole (about 200 g or 6-7 oz) white onion, sliced
• 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
• 3 cups (720 ml) chicken stock
• 1/4 cup (60 g) butter
• 1/2 cup (60 g) flour
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh parsley and chives, chopped