Coq Au Lait - Roast Chicken In Milk Recipe

Name: Coq Au Lait - Roast Chicken In Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the coq au lait:; 1 chicken of the best available quality, about 1,2 kg; 1/2-2 liters mixture of milk and water 1:1 (to cover 2/3 of the bird); 1 tablespoon olive oil; sea salt or fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 handful herbs (sage, thyme, parsley) - optional; For the potato mash:; 6-7 medium sized potatoes (floury variety); milk-water-mixture from the poultry to cover the potatoes; 50-75 grams butter (1/2 stick); salt and pepper, ground nutmeg to taste

Servings: persons

For the coq au lait:
1 chicken of the best available quality, about 1,2 kg
1/2-2 liters mixture of milk and water 1:1 (to cover 2/3 of the bird)
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt or fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 handful herbs (sage, thyme, parsley) - optional
For the potato mash:
6-7 medium sized potatoes (floury variety)
milk-water-mixture from the poultry to cover the potatoes
50-75 grams butter (1/2 stick)
salt and pepper, ground nutmeg to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 150u00b0C/300 u00b0F.
2
Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Salt and pepper from inside & out.
3
Place chicken in a 1:1 mix of milk & water (depending on the size of your roasting pan, you ll need more or less to cover about 2/3 of the bird), add a little olive oil and bring to a boil on the stove.
4
Poach chicken on the stove for 10-15 minutes. If you like, add the herbs.
5
Removing all but 1-2 ladles all of the fluid, place chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour, lid opened, pour some of the milk/water mixture on top every 15 min.
6
Increase the oven heat to 180u00b0C/360u00b0F for about 20 minutes, pour on some fluid more often until the skin is golden and crisp. Maybe you ll ad the oven grill during the last 5 minutes or so.
7
Peel potatoes and cut into chunks.
8
Cover with the leftover milk-water-mixture - if you don t have enough left, add some more milk.
9
Cook at medium to high heat until tender, and mash potatoes with a fork or potato masher.
10
Season to taste with salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg.
11
Stir in the butter.

9160

kcal

Calories

1018

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the coq au lait:, 1 chicken of the best available quality, about 1,2 kg, 1/2-2 liters mixture of milk and water 1:1 (to cover 2/3 of the bird), 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Coq Au Lait - Roast Chicken In Milk 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coq Au Lait - Roast Chicken In Milk

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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