french chicken recipe

I lightened up this popular French chicken dish known as Poulet Au Vinaigre, which is made with chicken thighs and shallots cooked in red wine vinegar and white wine.

Chicken Thighs with Shallots in Red Wine Vinegar (Poulet Au Vinaigre)

oz 8 lean and trimmed boneless, skinless chicken thighs

kosher salt and fresh pepper

red wine vinegar

chicken broth

tbsp honey

tomato paste

butter

shallot (thinly sliced (3/4 cup))

garlic (thinly sliced)

dry white wine

sour cream

parsley

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, honey, 3/4 cup chicken broth and tomato paste. Boil about 5 minutes, until it reduces down to about 3/4 cup. Remove from heat.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat and add chicken. Cook on both sides, until brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. Add the shallots and garlic to the skillet and cook on low until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the chicken, add the wine, remaining broth salt and pepper. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes until tender.

Remove the chicken, add sour cream and stir into the sauce (if sauce dries up, add more broth). Boil a few minutes then return chicken to skillet. Top with fresh parsley.

A rustic bake that braises chicken in an apple, cider, brandy, and cream sauce. 

French Chicken Normandy Casserole

chicken thighs,

leeks,

apples,

garlic,

Dijon mustard

thyme

brandy

apple cider

chicken stock

creme fraiche

salt and black pepper,

In a Dutch oven or large skillet (or ovenproof casserole dish), melt butter over medium-high heat.

Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown until golden and crisp on each side. This will take around 10 minutes. (Chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point.) Remove to a plate and set aside.

In the same pan, lower heat to medium, then add leeks and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Add apples and continue to cook, stirring often, 5 minutes more. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Stir in mustard, brandy, and thyme and let cook 30 seconds. Stir in cider and let simmer until liquid has reduced by about half.

Stir in chicken stock and bring to a simmer once more. Let simmer again until liquid has reduced a bit. Stir in creme fraiche. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer sauce to a baking dish and arrange chicken in a single layer on top. (Alternatively, nestle chicken into the Dutch oven or pot you're using and transfer to oven.) Bake, uncovered, until chicken reaches 165°F, about 25 minutes.

Indulge in a true French classic with this Creamy Dijon Chicken! Golden-browned chicken is braised in white wine and herbs, then smothered in a rich, tangy Dijon mustard sauce. This dish brings all the comforting flavors of French cuisine right to your table. Plus, it&#39;s surprisingly simple to make! Pair with your favorite side dishes, and you’ve got a restaurant-quality meal at home!

Juicy Chicken Thighs with Creamy Dijon Pan Sauce

(3½-4 lb) chicken, (cut into 4 or 6 pieces)

tsp kosher salt

tsp black pepper

Tbsp (48 grams) unsalted butter

shallot,

thyme sprigs, (plus more for serving)

bay leaf

½ cup (118 milliliters) heavy cream

¼ tsp sweet paprika

Flaky sea salt

Recommended potatoes vegetables

Season the chicken. Pat chicken pieces dry with a paper towel, then season generously on both sides with 2 tsp kosher salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. If not already at room temperature, allow the chicken to sit out for 15-20 minutes before cooking.

Brown the chicken. Heat 4 Tbsp (48g) unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces skin side down, then cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Braise the chicken. Add 1 halved shallot, 5 fresh thyme sprigs, and 1 dried bay leaf, then pour in 1 cup (237ml) of white wine. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover the pan with a lid, then cook for about 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and has reached an internal temperature of 165F.

Allow the chicken to rest. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate, then cover loosely with foil. While the chicken rests, make the sauce.

Make the sauce. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve set over a large measuring cup or bowl, then pour the liquid back into the pan. Set over high heat and allow the sauce to reduce for about 1-2 minutes. Pour in ½ cup (118ml) heavy cream, then continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes, stirring often. Turn off the heat, then transfer about ¼ cup of the sauce back to the mixing bowl or measuring cup. To this, whisk in 2 large egg yolks until tempered. Pour the egg and sauce mixture back into the pot, then stir until well mixed. Finally, add 1 heaping Tbsp Dijon mustard, then stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Garnish, then serve! Serve the chicken hot with plenty of the creamy mustard sauce poured on top. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and fresh thyme leaves. Enjoy!

Such a deceptively luxurious dish for your taste buds! If you're looking for something with an awesome time/ingredient-to-opulent flavor ratio, look no further! The sauce is so versatile. I added some veggies because I am trying to incorporate more into my families daily cuisine and it was a total banger. Even my neighbor and their kids crushed it

Everyone enjoyed this luscious dish. We paired it with mashed potatoes and asparagus.  Chicken was very flavorful and tender. Will be making this one on a regular basis.

Top 3 french chicken recipe recipes from across the web

The most viewed french chicken recipe recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 20,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine

Top Tags

Chicken Thighs with Shallots in Red...

French Chicken Normandy Casserole

Juicy Chicken Thighs with Creamy Di...

Top 3 french chicken recipe recipes from across the web

The most viewed french chicken recipe recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 20,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engineic_arrow_forward_48px

Top Tags

Chicken Thighs with Shallots in Red...

French Chicken Normandy Casserole

Juicy Chicken Thighs with Creamy Di...

The most viewed french chicken recipe recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 20,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine