Best 5 Easy Chicken Mirepoix Recipes
Chicken mirepoix is a classic French dish that combines the flavors of chicken, vegetables, and herbs for a delicious and comforting meal. If you're looking for a simple and easy way to prepare chicken mirepoix, then you're in the right place! This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating a flavorful and satisfying chicken mirepoix dish. You'll learn how to select the right ingredients, prepare the chicken and vegetables, and cook them together to create a delectable dish that will impress your family and friends. So, grab your apron and get ready to explore the art of making chicken mirepoix.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BRAISED CHICKEN BREASTS IN TASTY MIREPOIX RAGOUT
A very flavorful, chicken dish that my friends rave about. Serve over halved baked potatoes, using the sauce as a gravy for the potato and the chicken. Can also be served over pasta noodles.
Provided by Gordon
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet
Time 2h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until completely coated. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven and fry breasts until lightly browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and saute the onions for 2 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrots and cook for about one more minute. Season with garlic, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, stirring until nothing is stuck to the pan, then pour in the chicken broth. Simmer for 90 minutes.
- Return the chicken breasts to the pan and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. The mixture should reduce considerably by this time so check frequently to see that the chicken is covered. Spoon baste if necessary. The ragout should have a stew like consistency when finished.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1559.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
QUICK AND EASY MIREPOIX SOUP
I recently needed a soup for my daughter who wasn't feeling well. There was leftover ham in the fridge but my usual ham and potato soup included milk or cream, which is not the best thing for a touchy tummy, so this quick soup was born. The amount of the various ingredients is very flexible so don't worry if you use more or less of any one ingredient. The name comes from the traditional mix for Mirepoix which includes onions, celery, carrots and often ham or bacon.
Provided by PAFoodie
Categories Ham
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot.
- Saute the chopped onions and celery for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, grated carrot and ham.
- Continue sauting until the onion is golden.
- Add the chicken broth, thyme and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the potatoes simmer uncovered until the potatoes are soft.
- Add salt to taste and more pepper if needed.
- Note: Do not salt the soup until the potatoes are cooked. The amount of salt needed will vary depending on the the amount of salt in the chicken broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 86.1, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 7.7
CREAMY CHICKEN SOPAS
Chicken sopas is a popular Filipino soup that's traditionally made with macaroni, mirepoix (diced onion, carrot and celery), hot dogs or ham, chicken and evaporated milk for creaminess. In this version, I've substituted condensed cream of chicken soup--as my mother does--for extra chicken flavor in addition to the creaminess. Like a lot of classic Filipino dishes, this one is influenced by Western cuisine and ingredients and is a hearty, economical way to feed a household. Adding to its popularity is the combination of nonperishable staple and fresh ingredients that can be stretched. Plus, it can be cooked in batches large enough to be served over multiple meals.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the broth simmers.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the broth and poach until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the chicken to cool in the broth for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and shred it into bite-size pieces with your fingers or 2 forks. Reserve the chicken and broth separately.
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the carrots, celery and onions and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the ham and garlic and cook until the garlic is slightly softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the fish sauce. Continue cooking until the flavors meld, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved chicken broth plus 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and reduce the heat so the soup simmers. Cook, stirring frequently, until the macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the cream of chicken soup until smooth. Add the shredded chicken and cook until heated through. Serve garnished with scallions.
MIREPOIX
This is Chef Gabriel Claycamp's (of Culinary Communion) recipe for basic mirepoix. Classically, mixepoix is used in stocks to enhance flavor, aroma, and balance, and is a mixture of 50% onion, 25% carrot, and 25% celery. Stock is a flavored liquid made by simmering roasted bones and aromatics in water. Please note that this is not a recipe designed to make stock, itself, but rather just introduces mirepoix basics. Recipe posted with permission.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Stocks
Time 15m
Yield 1 pound mirepoix
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut the vegetables into the appropriate size based on the cooking time of the dish (see note below).
- Makes 1 pound of mirepoix, and there should be 1 pound of mirepoix to each gallon of stock you're making (with the exception of vegetable stock, which uses 4 pounds).
- Note on vegetable cut sizes: for pork and beef use approx 3-inch chunks; for chicken, use large dice; for vegetable use small dice; for fish use minced.
- Beef: stock in about 15-20 hours.
- Pork: stock in about 12-15 hours.
- Chicken: stock in about 5-7 hours.
- Vegetable: stock in about 2-4 hours.
- Fish: stock in about 45 minutes.
EASY KUNG PAO CHICKEN
Sweet, sour and a little spicy, this meal tastes like home - specifically the home of Pearl Han, a talented Taiwanese American cook who naturally streamlined dishes while raising three kids and managing a busy career. Her younger daughter, Grace Han, shared this recipe: "quick, easy and my mom's favorite." Dried chiles sizzle in oil first to impart heat to the whole dish, then chicken browns in a single layer - no high-heat stir-frying necessary - to create a tasty caramelized crust before the pieces are flipped together. Coated in a dead-simple kung pao sauce that delivers the dish's signature salty tang, the chicken begs to be spooned over steamed rice. Serve with stir-fried vegetables as well for a complete meal.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and a big pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated. Let sit while you prepare the sauce.
- Stir the vinegar, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Combine the oil and chiles in a wok or large nonstick skillet, and set over medium heat. When the chiles start to sizzle and brown, about 15 seconds, push them to one side of the pan. Add the chicken to the other side all at once and spread in a single, even layer. Cook, without moving the pieces, until the bottoms are dark golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. If the chiles start to blacken, put them on top of the chicken so that they don't burn.
- Using a large spatula, flip the chicken in portions. Cook just until the meat almost loses all of its pinkness, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir the sauce and pour it into the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens and slicks the chicken evenly. Immediately transfer to a plate and serve hot.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts work best. The bones and skin add flavor and help keep the chicken moist.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Use a good quality mirepoix: The mirepoix is the base of this dish, so it's important to use fresh, high-quality vegetables. Organic vegetables are a great option.
- Season the chicken and vegetables well: Don't be afraid to season the chicken and vegetables generously. This will help bring out their natural flavors.
- Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through before removing it from the pan.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
This easy chicken mirepoix is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your whole family will love.
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