Poulet Bonne Femme Recipe

Name: Poulet Bonne Femme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut into 4 pieces; 2 ounces butter; 12 small shallots; 4 ounces bacon, sliced; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 4 ounces button mushrooms; 16 small new potatoes; 1/4 pint dry white wine; 1/4 pint chicken stock; 1 bouquet garni; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 4 slices bread, fried and cut into croutons

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut into 4 pieces
2 ounces butter
12 small shallots
4 ounces bacon, sliced
2 tablespoons plain flour
4 ounces button mushrooms
16 small new potatoes
1/4 pint dry white wine
1/4 pint chicken stock
1 bouquet garni
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
4 slices bread, fried and cut into croutons

1
Melt the butter in a deep pan and fry the chicken pieces until brown all over 5 minutes.
2
Remove from the pan and drain.
3
Add the onions and bacon to the pan and fry till the onion is just soft.
4
Add the flour and cook out for 2 minutes Add the mushrooms, wine, stock, and bouquet garni, bring to the boil to make the sauce, season with salt and pepper.
5
Replace the chicken and simmer covered for 20 mins, add the potatoes and cook till chicken and potatoes are done, 20 minutes.
6
Discard the bouquet garni and serve with the croutons of bread and boiled green beans. Wonderful.

526

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut into 4 pieces, 2 ounces butter, 12 small shallots, 4 ounces bacon, sliced, and more.

Yes, Poulet Bonne Femme 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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Poulet Bonne Femme

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