Best 3 Chicken Sauce Piquant Recipes

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Chicken Sauce Piquant is a classic Louisiana dish perfect for those who love a flavorful and spicy meal. This Creole dish is packed with bold flavors and can be served over rice, pasta, or even on its own. With a variety of ingredients and techniques, there are countless variations of Chicken Sauce Piquant out there. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something more modern, you're sure to find a version that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LOUISIANA CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANT



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This recipe was adopted from a 1969 cookbook that belonged to my grandmother. I've adjusted the ingredients and amounts to reflect today's cooking habits. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 lbs chicken
3 cups cooking oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
3 lbs onions
3 tablespoons creole seasoning (Tony Chachere's)

Steps:

  • Heat 3 cups of cooking oil hot enough to cook chicken.
  • Cut chicken into 2 inch pieces, season with the creole seasoning and fry in oil until done.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil.
  • In another frying pan, saute onions,celery, bell pepper and garlic until opaque looking and slightly limp.
  • To the vegetable mixture, add your chicken which has slightly cooled.
  • Add tomatoes and water to the mixture, then lower the flame allowing mixture to simmer for for one hour, stirring about every 10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.
  • If you like yours to be a bit thicker, use 2 cans of diced tomatoes and 1 can (8 ounce) tomato paste and 1 cup water.

CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANT



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Number Of Ingredients 1

3 1/2 pounds Chicken

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk together salt, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne, chili powder and paprika. Add chicken and toss to coat. Add flour and toss to coat.

CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANT



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I created this recipe with my mom one Sunday while we were craving one of our favorite (discontinued) dishes from Copeland's.

Provided by david

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

16 ounces fettuccine pasta
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 onion (Chopped)
5 garlic cloves (Minced)
1 green pepper, Skinned, Seeded, Chopped (Roasted or Charred)
2 (12 ounce) cans tomatoes, whole and peeled (Drained, Seeded & Chopped at varying sizes)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (Finely Chopped)
2 teaspoons fresh parsley (Roughly Chopped)
1 teaspoon fresh oregano (Finely Chopped)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
kosher salt
crushed red pepper flakes
other cajun seasoning or creole seasoning
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup white wine
freshly shredded parmesan cheese (recommended) (optional)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
mccormick 1-step jambalaya chicken seasoning (or similar)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes, reserve the juice. Seed the tomatoes completely and chop into various sizes. Set aside.
  • Roast bell pepper over open flame until fully charred. There will be some smoke. This CAN be done in a with a broiler, turn the pepper 90 degrees every 5 minutes. After charred, run under running water and rub off as much charred skin as possible. Remove the seeds and interior membrane, and dice the pepper. Set aside.
  • In a very large skillet or saut√© pan, melt 1/2 stick of unsalted butter over medium high heat. Add 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil. When the butter is melted, add onion and a pinch of kosher salt. Reduce heat to medium. Sweat onion for about 5 minutes, then add garlic, continue to cook over medium heat for another 2 minutes. Add green bell pepper and another pinch of kosher salt. After a few minutes, add tomatoes and basil, parsley, oregano and red pepper flake.
  • After 10 minutes, add 1/4 of the tomato juice and continue simmer until reduced. Add another 1/4 tomato juice and simmer until reduced. Add 1/4 cup white wine and deglaze (scrape) the bottom of the skillet.
  • While the sauce is simmering, in another non-stick pan, heat 2 TBSP of vegetable oil. Season the chicken breasts liberally with Jambalaya Seasoning. Blacken chicken for about 5 minutes per side (or until fully cooked). Remove chicken from pan and allow to rest 10 minutes.
  • After the sauce has reduced, add half of the remaining tomato juice, another pinch of salt, and 1 TSP of sugar. After reduction, add the remaining tomato juice and Tony Chachere's Seasoning to taste. Reduce heat to low.
  • In a large pot, bring enough water for the fettucine to a boil. Add salt to the water (this is the only chance you have to season your pasta, take advantage!).
  • Slice chicken into strips and add to sauce. Remove from heat.
  • Drain fettucine in a collander, do not rinse. After fully drained and noodles to sauce and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese to top. Serve with garlic bread, or crusty french bread. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 111.9, Sodium 68.1, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 24.2

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the tastier your sauce will be. Look for ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and high-quality olive oil.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a sauce piquant. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to suit your own taste.
  • Serve immediately: Sauce piquant is best served immediately after it is made. However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Use a variety of cooking techniques: Some recipes call for simmering the sauce, while others call for roasting or grilling the tomatoes. Experiment with different cooking techniques to find the one that you like best.

Conclusion:

Sauce piquant is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a simple sauce to serve with chicken or a more complex sauce for a special occasion, sauce piquant is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new sauce to try, give sauce piquant a try. You won't be disappointed!

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