French Chicken Recipe

Name: French Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 liter beef stock or 1 liter chicken stock; 1 12 lbs chicken breasts; 1 (14 ounce) can white asparagus (chopped in 1inch pieces); 1 (14 ounce) can champignon mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons capers; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 egg yolk, beaten with some water; 4 tablespoons flour; 4 tablespoons margarine; salt and pepper, to season roux

Servings: persons

1
cook the chicken breast by placing in heated stock for around 20min.
2
remove breast and set aside(chop into 1inch pieces when cool).
3
in a separate medium saucepan combine flour and margarine to form a roux and season.
4
gradually add stock while continuously whisking.
5
add asparagus, champignons, and capers.
6
add lemon juice.
7
add egg yolk and stir vigorously.
8
add chicken and stir gently and simmer for 10minutes.
9
serve with rice.
10
this recipe does not freeze well.

557

kcal

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 liter beef stock or 1 liter chicken stock, 1 12 lbs chicken breasts, 1 (14 ounce) can white asparagus (chopped in 1inch pieces), 1 (14 ounce) can champignon mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, French 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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