Drunken French Country Chicken Au Gratin Recipe

Name: Drunken French Country Chicken Au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (jointed, about 2 to 3 kilos in wieght); 100 ml cognac (1/3 glass); 350 ml dry white wine (1 1/2 glasses); 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 5 tablespoons creme fraiche; 140 g grated cheddar cheese (or any other hard cheese such as ( Emmental, Comte, Cantal or Tomme de Savioe); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons vegetables or 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 teaspoon caster sugar; flour; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken (jointed, about 2 to 3 kilos in wieght)
100 ml cognac (1/3 glass)
350 ml dry white wine (1 1/2 glasses)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
5 tablespoons creme fraiche
140 g grated cheddar cheese (or any other hard cheese such as ( Emmental, Comte, Cantal or Tomme de Savioe)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons vegetables or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon caster sugar
flour
salt & pepper

1
Roll each piece of chicken in the flour, that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
2
Saute until golden in a large frying pan, over a high heat.
3
Drain off any excess oil, then add the cognac and flambe - BE CAREFUL!
4
Add the smoked paprika, white wine and sugar, then mix well and leave to reduce over a low heat for 5 -10 minutes.
5
Add the creme fraiche and 100g of the grated cheese. Stir well, bring to the boil and leave to simmer for 12 - 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to tate with salt and pepper, remembering that the flour was seasoned!
6
Arrange the fried chicken pieces in a gratin dish.
7
Add the mustard to the sauce, whisk, then pour over the chicken.
8
Mix the remaining 40g of grated cheese with the breadcrumbs.
9
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and cheese over the top of the chicken.
10
Grill (broil) the chicken in the sauce for 5 - 10 minutes to brown cheese and give a crusty, golden topping.
11
Serve with crisp fresh salad and pasta or, with rice and steamed seasonal vegetables. Recommended wine: Saumur Champigny.

272

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Protein

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken (jointed, about 2 to 3 kilos in wieght), 100 ml cognac (1/3 glass), 350 ml dry white wine (1 1/2 glasses), 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Drunken French Country Chicken Au Gratin 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.

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Drunken French Country Chicken Au Gratin

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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