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French Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from the heart of France, French Chicken embodies rustic French cooking with its use of local ingredients and traditional techniques. This dish often features in family gatherings and bistro menus, celebrating the art of slow cooking and rich flavors. Today, variations abound, with many home cooks adapting the recipe to include different herbs or vegetables, making it a beloved dish worldwide.

FrenchFRmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 whole chicken
1 liter water
2 liters black peppercorns
6 grams garlic
20 grams onion
1 whole parsley
10 grams celery stalk
200 grams herbs of Provence
4 grams salt
5 grams butter
300 grams (microwave)
2 grams salt
3 grams sweet paprika
3 grams garlic powder
3 grams parsley
10 grams potatoes
500 grams black pepper
3 grams chili flakes
2 grams vegetable oil
20 milliliters onion
1 whole (oven)
180 °C / 1 hour
2 whole cucumbers
2 whole red onion
1 whole cherry tomatoes
200 grams dill
10 grams feta cheese
200 milliliters olive oil
20 milliliters salt
2 grams black pepper

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides a similar flavor profile without alcohol.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

1

Prepare an entire chicken and season with salt and black pepper.

2

Boil water in a large pot and add the chicken.

3

Cook the chicken for 15 minutes with the lid on.

4

In a separate bowl, mix garlic, onion, parsley, celery, and herbs of Provence.

5

Add butter to a skillet and heat until melted.

6

Add the mixture to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes.

7

Transfer the chicken to the oven set at 180°C for 1 hour.

8

Prepare a salad with cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, dill, and feta cheese.

9

Drizzle olive oil over the salad and season with salt and black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potskilletbowloven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

alcoholdairy

Also Known As

Poulet FrançaisCoq au VinBistro Chicken
Local Name: Poulet français

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