Chicken with Chestnuts Recipe

Name: Chicken with Chestnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/4 stick (2 tablespoons) butter; 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; Good pinch of saffron threads; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 chicken, cut up in 4 to 6 pieces; Salt and black pepper; 1 to 2 tablespoons clear honey; 1 pound chestnuts, vacuum-packed, or frozen and defrosted

Servings: persons

1/4 stick (2 tablespoons) butter
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
2 large onions, sliced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Good pinch of saffron threads
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 chicken, cut up in 4 to 6 pieces
Salt and black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons clear honey
1 pound chestnuts, vacuum-packed, or frozen and defrosted

1
Heat the butter and oil in a large pan.
2
Put in the onions, cover, and let them soften slowly over medium heat, stirring from time to time.
3
When they begin to color, stir in the ginger, saffron, and cinnamon.
4
Put in the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and turn to brown them lightly all over.
5
Add 1 cup water and cook, covered, turning the chicken pieces over at least once.
6
Lift out the breasts when they are done, after about 15 to 20 minutes, and put them to one side.
7
Lift out the remaining chicken pieces about 25 minutes later, when they are very tender.
8
Let the onions reduce to a rich, brown sauce.
9
Stir in the honey (I use only 1 tablespoon) and taste to make sure you have enough salt to balance the sweetness and enough pepper to mitigate it.
10
Put in the chestnuts and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until they are tender, adding a little water, if necessary.
11
Return the chicken pieces to the pan and simmer for a few minutes until the chestnuts are soft, and the chicken has absorbed the honeyed flavors.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 stick (2 tablespoons) butter, 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, 2 large onions, sliced, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Chestnuts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken with Chestnuts

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