Poulet Basquaise (Basque Style Chicken) Recipe

Name: Poulet Basquaise (Basque Style Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 teaspoons dried tarragon; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 green pepper, julienned; 1 red pepper, julienned; 1 onion, sliced; 1 cup ham, julienned

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green pepper, julienned
1 red pepper, julienned
1 onion, sliced
1 cup ham, julienned

1
Preheat oven to 400 F.
2
Season the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Rub the chicken skin with the butter.
4
Sprinkle the tarragon inside and outside the chicken.
5
Place chicken in a roasting pan and pour over half the chicken broth.
6
Cover and roast for about 75 minutes, basting every 20 minutes.
7
Let chicken rest for 10-5 minutes.
8
Deglaze the roasting pan with the remaining chicken broth.
9
Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with a bit of water.
10
Stir into the broth and cook and stir until thickened.
11
Heat the olive oil in a skillet.
12
Add the onions and saute for about 5 minutes.
13
Add the red and green peppers and the ham and saute for another 4 minutes.
14
To serve, carve the chicken and place on a platter. Arrange the ham and pepper mixture around the chicken and pour a bit of the gravy over all.
15
Serve with the remaining gravy on the side.

1118

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

180

Protein

Fat Carbs 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: 4 lbs chicken, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 2 teaspoons dried tarragon, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Poulet Basquaise (Basque Style 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.

Poulet Basquaise (Basque Style Chicken)

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