NORMANDY-STYLE CHICKEN AND LEEKS WITH CREME FRAICHE
Leeks grow in abundance in Normandy, in northern France, where the alliums are celebrated for their ability to transform even the simplest dish into something spectacular. Take chicken Normande, a multi-layered main course of braised chicken, hard apple cider (another local specialty), and of course, leeks. Serve this with crusty bread. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Melt butter with the oil in a large enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just bubbling. Add half the chicken pieces, skin sides down; cook, turning once, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate; set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces; add to plate. Remove pot from heat; let cool slightly.
- Return pot to medium-low heat, and add leeks. Cook, stirring frequently, until leeks begin to soften and are pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add hard cider and thyme. Move leeks to edges of pot, and add all the chicken pieces to pot, skin sides down. Arrange leeks over chicken. Cover, and cook 15 minutes (if liquid is bubbling rapidly, reduce heat to low). Turn chicken pieces, and cook until breasts are cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken breasts to a plate, and cover to keep warm. Adjust leeks so they are submerged in liquid. Cook, uncovered, until the remaining chicken pieces are tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer all of the chicken to a warm serving platter. Remove leeks from pot, and arrange them around the chicken. Cover to keep warm. Return pot to medium heat. Cook, uncovered, until liquid has reduced by about half (to a scant 2/3 cup), 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in the creme fraiche and parsley. Ladle pan sauce over chicken and leeks. Serve immediately.
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Ajmal Hayyat
[email protected]I'm not sure how I feel about this recipe. It was interesting, but I'm not sure if I would make it again.
Zodwa Khumalo
[email protected]This recipe was a nice change of pace. It's not something I would make regularly, but it was a good meal.
Asraph Khan
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just average. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.
Monte Gore
[email protected]This recipe is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I probably won't make it again.
Fermina Middleton
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this dish turned out terrible. I won't be making it again.
isaac zulu
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The sauce curdled and the chicken was overcooked.
Ovi Hammad
[email protected]I found that the chicken was a bit dry. I think I would use a different cooking method next time.
MD onik Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some garlic and herbs to give it more flavor.
LRB HASAN
[email protected]I'm not a fan of leeks, but I loved this dish! The crème fraîche and chicken really mellowed out the flavor of the leeks.
Abdulrasak olamide
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Ammar Bhatti
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are complex and delicious.
mohamed mdx
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and elegant dish.
Boateng Godfred
[email protected]I didn't have any crème fraîche on hand, so I used sour cream instead. It worked out just fine.
Eden Damte
[email protected]This was my first time cooking with leeks and I was pleasantly surprised. They added a subtle sweetness to the dish.
Ileladewa Ayomide
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.
Ajayi Olasunkanmi
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the leeks and crème fraîche added a delicious richness. I will definitely be making this again.