If you're looking for a dish that is both delicious and elegant, look no further than suprêmes de volaille archiduc, a classic French dish that features chicken breasts cooked in a rich and flavorful paprika-infused cream sauce. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner, and it's sure to impress your guests with its complex flavors and beautiful presentation. The key to making a great suprêmes de volaille archiduc is to use high-quality ingredients and to take the time to properly brown the chicken and reduce the sauce.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
JULIA CHILD SUPREMES DE VOLAILLE AUX CHAMPIGNONS (CHICKEN BREAST
directly from Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. I by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck (Knopf, 1961)
Provided by endeavour
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Rub the chicken breasts with drops of lemon juice and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a heavy, oven-proof casserole, about 10 inches in diameter until it is foaming. Stir in the minced shallots or green onion and saute a moment without browning. Then stir in the mushrooms and saute lightly for a minute or two without browning. Sprinkle with salt.
- Quickly roll the chicken in the butter mixture and lay a piece of buttered wax paper over them, cover casserole and place in hot oven. After 6 minutes, press top of chicken with your finger. If still soft, return to oven for a moment or two. When the meat is springy to the touch it is done.
- Remove the chicken to a warm platter (leave mushrooms in the pot) and cover while making the sauce (2 to 3 minutes).
- To make sauce, pour the stock and wine in the casserole with the cooking butter and mushrooms. Boil down quickly over high heat until liquid is syrupy. Stir in the cream and boil down again over high heat until cream has thickened slightly. Off heat, taste for seasoning, and add drops of lemon juice to taste. Pour the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.6, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 195.2, Sodium 508.4, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 27.4
SUPRêME DE VOLAILLE FERMIèRE à LA CRèME (CHICKEN BREAST IN CREAM)
The author Bill Buford adapted this recipe, which he learned while working with the chef Mathieu Viannay at La Mère Brazier in Lyon, France. (Mr. Buford worked with the chef while researching his book "Dirt.") If you just made a batch of chicken stock, there are few better things to do with it than poaching chicken breasts in it. You get two benefits: white meat that is about as moist and tender as possible, and stock that is stronger than when you started, particularly if you poach the entire bird and save the legs for another night. The goal is to keep the liquid well below boiling; it's a stove-top approximation of the sous vide technique.
Provided by Pete Wells
Categories dinner, lunch, poultry, main course
Time 2h
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set the chicken in a large, deep pot. Add the chicken stock, then add enough water to cover the chicken completely. Heat over high until the temperature of the cooking liquid reaches 160 degrees and is hot enough to steam. Cook the chicken until the inner thighs reach a temperature of 145 degrees, 30 to 40 minutes, monitoring the temperature and reducing the heat as needed throughout the cooking process to make sure the liquid stays under a simmer. Remove chicken from liquid and let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
- While chicken rests, start the sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk the butter and flour over low heat until the mixture melts into a thick, pale roux, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly add 3 cups of the hot chicken stock to the roux, whisking constantly over low heat, until roux and the liquid are emulsified. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes. (Let the remaining stock cool, then refrigerate or freeze for future use.)
- Meanwhile, remove the legs (they will not be fully cooked) and set them aside for another use (see Note). Carefully remove the skin from the chicken breasts, then, starting with the pointed end of each breast, separate the breasts from the breastbone, with your thumb if possible (or your knife if necessary), gently moving your thumb down the center bone that separates the two breasts on each side. Using a knife, ensure that you remove the rest of the breast meat (including the filets) from the bone without tearing; remove and discard any membranes from the surface of each breast. (The meat nearest the bone might still be slightly uncooked, but it will cook through in Step 6.)
- Whisk the cream into the sauce in the saucepan, and continue to cook at a simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and has reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Whisk in the mustard, then lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the port, if using.
- Add the breasts to the sauce to reheat, basting them until fully cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer each breast to a warmed plate and slice thickly, if desired. Gently spoon the sauce over the breast to serve.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use a Good Quality Paprika: The type of paprika you use can make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for a paprika that is deep red in color and has a slightly smoky flavor.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken breast can easily become dry and tough if it is overcooked. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes per side.
- Use a Heavy-Bottomed Pan: A heavy-bottomed pan will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the food from burning.
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The chicken will be at its most tender and juicy, and the sauce will be at its creamiest.
Conclusion:
Suprêmes de Volaille Archiduc, or Chicken with Paprika, Onions, and Cream, is a classic French dish that is both elegant and delicious. It is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the onions add a touch of sweetness. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is easy to make as well.
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