French Bistro Chicken Recipe

Name: French Bistro Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 chickens, 3 to 3 1/2 pounds each, cut into serving pieces; 1 pound shallots, peeled; 2/3 cup dry white vermouth; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried tarragon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cans (14 ounces each) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered; 1 cup chicken broth, preferably homemade

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 chickens, 3 to 3 1/2 pounds each, cut into serving pieces
1 pound shallots, peeled
2/3 cup dry white vermouth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cans (14 ounces each) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 cup chicken broth, preferably homemade

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2
Heat the olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Saute the chicken pieces in batches, starting skin side down and turning, until nicely browned all over.
4
Transfer the chicken to a large baking pan and arrange the pieces in a single layer.
5
Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat from the skillet.
6
Add the shallots and saute until lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
7
Add the vermouth and lemon juice; cook, stir to deglaze, scraping up any brown bits clinging to the bottom of the skillet.
8
Stir in the tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
9
Add the artichoke hearts and toss to combine.
10
Pour this mixture around the browned chicken pieces.
11
Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake until very tender, about 45 minutes.
12
Pour the accumulated juices from the chicken into a small saucepan.
13
Add the chicken broth and boil until reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes.
14
Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve at once.

365

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Calories

Fat

Protein

Fat Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 chickens, 3 to 3 1/2 pounds each, cut into serving pieces, 1 pound shallots, peeled, and more.

Yes, French Bistro Chicken 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.

French Bistro Chicken

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