CHICKEN WITH VINEGAR
Jean-Georges Vongerichten learned how to make this recipe from the great Paul Bocuse, who added it to his repertoire while cooking for Eugenie Brazier, his teacher at La Mère Brazier in Lyon, France. Chicken with vinegar is one of the great poultry dishes from that area, where the chickens are considered by many to be the best in the world. Mr. Bocuse insisted that it was neither the amount of work nor the cost of ingredients that determined the worthiness of a dish, but how it tasted. The variations are numerous, but the piercing flavor of vinegar is so dominant that it matters little whether you use shallots or garlic, thyme or tarragon. One technical note: Most wine vinegar sold in the United States has an acidity level of 7 percent; many French vinegars are just 5 percent acidity. So it's best to cut strong vinegar with some water.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Set a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; when it is hot, place chicken in the skillet, skin side down. Cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is nicely browned. Turn and cook 3 minutes on the other side. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place skillet in the oven. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until almost done (juices will run clear, and there will be just a trace of pink near the bone). Remove chicken to an ovenproof platter. Place it in the oven; turn off the heat, and leave the door slightly ajar.
- Pour all but 2 tablespoons of the cooking juices out of the skillet (discard them). Place skillet over medium-high heat, and add shallots; sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar, and raise the heat to high. Cook a minute or two, or until the powerful acrid smell has subsided somewhat. Add 1/2 cup water, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring, until the mixture is slightly reduced and somewhat thickened. Stir in butter, if desired.
- Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, and turn the chicken in the sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 579, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 972 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Kamran Jadoon
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
basanta tamang999
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was very flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Eugene Musyoki
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is lip-smacking good. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.
Onjali Parajuli
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was very flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Md sojib Ali
[email protected]This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.
Wandera Gad
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Nahida Afroz
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Lucas Molele
[email protected]Very tasty! I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Nakitende Immaculate
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was very flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Fazal Awan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is lip-smacking good. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of vinegar, but this recipe changed my mind. The vinegar flavor is subtle and it really enhances the flavor of the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.
Dustin Thwind
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I often double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Shahbaz Baig
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I like to add a little bit of honey to the sauce to give it a bit of sweetness.
Al Hussain
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and savory. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
White Money
[email protected]This chicken with vinegar recipe was a delightful surprise! The tangy vinegar sauce perfectly complemented the tender chicken, and the addition of vegetables made it a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.