Description
Blanquette de poulet is a classic French dish that envelops tender chicken in a luxuriously creamy sauce, making it the perfect comfort food for family gatherings or special occasions. With its rich flavors and versatile serving options, this dish guarantees to impress your guests. Easy to prepare, even for beginners, it combines aromatic herbs and spices to create a sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether served with rice, pasta, or fresh vegetables, blanquette de poulet adapts beautifully to any dining scenario.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g cut chicken
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 bouquet garni
- 40 cl chicken broth
- 20 cl heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop the vegetables—slice the carrots and dice the onion.
- Cook the chicken: In a pot, heat some oil and brown the chicken pieces on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Incorporate the carrots and onions into the pot with the browned chicken and sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Stir in flour, then gradually add chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Simmer: Add the bouquet garni and allow to simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Finalize sauce: Remove bouquet garni and slowly mix in heavy cream, adjusting seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand with herbs. Experiment with different vegetables like mushrooms or peas for variety.