Chicken Veronique is a delightful French dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, sweet grapes, and a rich sauce made with white wine, butter, and cream. This classic dish is named after the green seedless grapes that are typically used, honoring the memory of the French actress Veronique. With its elegant presentation and delicious taste, Chicken Veronique is a perfect choice for a special occasion dinner or a romantic meal.
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CHICKEN VERONIQUE
"I found this recipe in a gardening book. My family just loves it, and it's super easy! We think it's excellent served with rice pilaf on the side." -Anita Dudiwka of Akron, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and nutmeg. In a large non-stick skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned., In a small bowl, combine the wine, marmalade and tarragon. Add to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm., Combine flour and cream until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened. Stir in grapes; heat through. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CHICKEN SALAD VERONIQUE
I saw Ina make this on her Food Network television show. The episode was entitled "Flavors and Flowers".
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Set aside until cool.
- When the chicken is cool, remove the meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones.
- Cut the chicken into a 3/4-inch dice.
- Place the chicken in a bowl; add the mayonnaise, tarragon leaves, celery, grapes, 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well.
CHICKEN CUTLETS VERONIQUE
Categories Chicken Poultry Sauté Quick & Easy White Wine Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper and pound to even 1/2-inch thickness. Peel off paper. Sprinkle chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon tarragon, then salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts to butter; saut until brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken breasts to plates.
- Add shallot and remaining 2 teaspoons tarragon to drippings in skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat until shallot begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add grapes, wine and cream and boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken.
CHICKEN VERONIQUE
This easy chicken recipe is light and refreshing. Baked chicken is served with a sauce of chicken stock, lemon juice, marmalade, and grapes.
Provided by MAGGIEMAEWEST
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour olive oil and butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish. With a spatula, spread oil and butter to cover the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place the flour, salt, and chicken pieces into a large resealable plastic bag, and shake to coat lightly. Arrange chicken pieces skin-side down in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and bake 10 minutes. Brush chicken with 1/2 marmalade, and bake until the chicken is golden brown and fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a serving platter, and keep warm.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings to a saucepan, and place over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken stock. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and lemon juice; stir into stock mixture. Bring to a boil, and cook until sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in remaining marmalade. Stir in grapes, and cook until heated through. Serve sauce over chicken, and garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 147.1 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 357.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
CHICKEN SALAD VERONIQUE WITH NECTARINES
From the Seattle Times, July 25, 2005. I haven't made it yet, but it sounds wonderful to me, and perfect for an August evening.
Provided by BarbryT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the chicken breasts in a large saucepan and add water to cover. Season with 1 t salt. Bring just to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken from water and cool. Dice and put in large bowl.
- While chicken is cooking, toast the almonds in a skillet set over medium heat. Time 5 minutes or just until the almonds are beginning to turn golden. (Alternatively, toast almonds in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes.) Let cool and coarsely chop.
- Mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, 2 T lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Fold into the chicken, Stir in the thyme, celery, green onions and grapes. Cover and refrigerate several hours to chill and blend flavors.
- Just before serving, dice the nectarine and toss with the other tablespoon of lemon juice. Fold the nectarine and almonds gently into the salad.
CHICKEN VERONIQUE
Make and share this Chicken Veronique recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle breasts with salt and pepper on both sides and saute in the butter in a large skillet that has a lid.
- Brown on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
- In a small bowl, combine marmalade, lemon juice, cornstarch and mustard.
- Fold in drained oranges and grapes.
- Pour sauce over chicken and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 78.6, Sodium 119.6, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 20.2, Protein 27.6
WW CHICKEN WITH GRAPES - POULET VERONIQUE
From Weight Watchers International Cookbook. This cookbook does not list the nutritional information so you will need to guesstimate it yourself!
Provided by mariposa13
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning, inside and out.
- Place chicken on a rack and roast for 50 minutes at 375 degrees.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
- In saucepan, bring orange juice, broth mix, and parsley to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add orange rind and cook 10 minutes longer or until rind is tender.
- Transfer chicken to serving platter.
- Remove skin, cut into serving pieces.
- Add grapes to sauce, stir well to combine.
- Pour over chicken and serve at once.
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts: These cook quickly and evenly, and they're easy to slice into medallions.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness: This will help them cook evenly.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper before cooking: This will help to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown: This will help to lock in the juices and flavor.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and finish cooking in the oven: This will help to ensure that the chicken is cooked through without drying out.
- Make the sauce while the chicken is cooking: This will save time and ensure that the sauce is hot and ready when the chicken is finished cooking.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce and your favorite sides: Some popular sides include rice, mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chicken Veronique is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and fresh grapes is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give Chicken Veronique a try. You won't be disappointed!
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