Description
Succulent chicken veronique blends French elegance with creamy grape-infused sauce, creating a sophisticated dinner classic. Rich flavors and delicate textures invite you to savor each luxurious bite of this timeless culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 quarter chicken joint (leg and thigh), approximately 175 grams (6.2 ounces)
- 4 fluid ounces (110 milliliters) dry white wine
- 2 ounces (50 grams) white grapes, halved and de-pipped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, fresh or dried
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (10 grams) butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon single cream
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon flour
Instructions
- Sauté chicken in a skillet until golden brown and fully cooked, seasoning with salt and pepper during the process.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside, then gently sauté chopped onions until translucent and soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Reintroduce chicken to the pan, sprinkle with fresh tarragon, and deglaze with white wine, creating a fragrant cooking liquid.
- Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and allow chicken to simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, ensuring even cooking and flavor infusion.
- Uncover the pan and increase heat to reduce and concentrate the wine-based sauce, stirring occasionally for about 1-2 minutes.
- Create a smooth butter-flour mixture and gradually whisk into the sauce to achieve a rich, velvety consistency.
- Fold in halved grapes and heavy cream, warming the sauce carefully without bringing to a boil to preserve delicate flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Plate the chicken and generously drizzle the grape-studded cream sauce over the top, serving immediately while warm.
Notes
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter version, perfect for health-conscious diners or those watching fat intake.
- Select seedless grapes for smoother sauce texture and easier eating experience.
- Use fresh tarragon instead of dried to enhance the herbaceous flavor profile and elevate the dish’s sophistication.
- Opt for bone-in chicken thighs for richer taste and more tender meat if preferred over chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 31 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 553 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg