Poached chicken in Norman-style cider cream sauce is a classic French dish that is simple to prepare and elegant in its presentation. The chicken is poached in a flavorful broth made with Normandy cider, cream, and spices, resulting in a tender and succulent dish. The sauce is rich and creamy, with a hint of sweetness from the cider and a subtle tang from the cream. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home.
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POACHED CHICKEN ROLLS
Poached chicken served with salsa verde or another piquant sauce is common in Italy, and this is a perfect example of cultural blending between Italian and American styles. Today in America, Chef Fortunato Nicotra often makes this dish at our restaurant Felidia. It is light and yet very tasty, especially for lunch. I like it over an arugula salad, but he serves it on top of a light fresh-tomato sauce as well. It is delicious both ways.
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss together the tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
- Slice open the chicken breasts crosswise to butterfly and use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season the chicken with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Lay each breast, cut side up, on a long piece of plastic wrap. Divide the filling over the chicken breasts, then roll them tightly in the plastic, on the diagonal, to seal the chicken completely in plastic and leave about 3 inches of plastic on either end. Twist the ends to make a tight "sausage," then tie each end with string to maintain the sausage shape.
- Put the rolls in a pot with water to cover. Weight the rolls down with a plate to keep them submerged. Bring the water to a simmer, and cook until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 30 to 35 minutes. (The plastic wrap will not melt.) Remove the chicken, and let cool a bit. Unwrap, and slice each breast into rounds.
CLASSIC POACHED CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE (POULE AU POT)
Provided by Frederic Van Coppernolle
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spread the carrots and leeks across the bottom of a large soup pot. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and add to the pot. Add the onions, turnips, garlic and bouquet garni. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partly covered, until a leg pulls easily away from the body, about 1 hour.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and remove the skin. Detach the legs and wings and separate the drumsticks from the thighs. Remove the breast, discard the bones and slice the meat thinly. Cover and keep warm.
- Transfer all the vegetables in the pot to a bowl; cover and keep warm. Discard the bouquet garni. Return the pot to high heat and boil until the broth is reduced by half. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour; do not allow to brown. Gradually whisk in 1 cups of the broth, allowing the mixture to thicken. Whisk in the cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, place a bed of rice or noodles in a large, deep serving dish. Top with the vegetables and then the chicken. Spoon the sauce over the top and garnish with chives. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 570, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1141 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
POACHED CHICKEN WITH LEMON & TARRAGON SAUCE
Poached chicken with lemon in a deliciously creamy tarragon sauce - serve simply with rice or potatoes
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put the wine, vegetables, herb sprigs, bay leaves, bacon, peppercorns and stock powder or cubes in a large pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins.
- Remove any excess fat from the chicken and push it into the liquor.
- Return the liquor to the boil, then turn heat down. Cover and cook for 11⁄4 hrs until chicken legs feel tender when pierced. Remove from heat, stand for 15 mins, then lift onto a plate. Strain the liquor into a bowl and pour 500ml into a pan. Boil to reduce by half.
- Pull and cut the bird into neat portions, discarding skin, wing tips and backbone. Put on a plate and cover.
- Beat together the yolks, cream and tarragon in a jug. Ladle in a quarter of the liquor, mix, then pour back into the stock and turn the heat down. Mix the cornflour with a little water and add. With a wooden spoon, stir for 3-5 mins until it begins to thicken.6 Remove from the heat, then stir in lemon juice to taste. Pour some sauce over the chicken and put the rest in a jug. Serve with boiled long grain rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Protein 62 grams protein, Sodium 1.35 milligram of sodium
POACHED CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE
This is a classic dish that I made in my basic culinary class. I thought it was delicious, so I decided to share. Enjoy!
Provided by SaffronMeSilly
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 8 chicken breasts, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim any rib meat and fat from the breasts. Cut breasts into 2 pieces, removing strip of cartilage that joins halves.
- Select a pan that will just hold the breasts when they are placed close together.
- Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and white pepper, arrange them presentation side up.
- Add wine, chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, and dried tarragon.
- Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the pan you are using, rub butter on it. Place it butter side down on top of chicken mixture.
- Bring liquid to a simmer and reduce the temperature to just below simmering (this is poaching temperature).
- Allow chicken to cook through (about 7 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle). Remove chicken from pan.
- Turn temperature up until remaining liquid is boiling. Allow to reduce for a minute or two.
- Meanwhile mix 1 oz of butter and 1 oz of flour into a paste (this is called beurre manie).
- Once the liquid in the pan has reduced a little, whisk in the beurre manie, and bring back to a boil.
- Once liquid has thickened, add cream, and continue whisking until desired thickness.
- Strain liquid through cheese cloth, and serve over chicken breasts, with a sprig of tarragon.
POACHED CHICKEN
Make and share this Poached Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large saucepan; add water and remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Remove from heat, let stand, uncovered, 20 minutes.
- Place chicken and poaching liquid in a large bowl; cover and chill, or, put just the chicken in freezer bags and freeze for another time.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful sauce, use a dry cider with a strong flavor profile.
- If you don't have apple cider on hand, you can substitute it with white wine or chicken broth.
- Be sure to cook the chicken breasts gently over low heat to prevent them from drying out.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry or a roux.
- Serve the poached chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
Conclusion:
Poached chicken in Norman-style cider cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked gently in a flavorful sauce made with cider, cream, and herbs. The result is a moist and tender chicken breast that is enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. This dish is sure to please the whole family and is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Normandy.
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