Chicken Provincial

This elegant Chicken Provincial features tender poached chicken breasts served in a luxurious sauce of reduced stock, butter, and fresh lemon juice. The dish balances the savory depth of the chicken with bright, citrusy notes, creating a sophisticated yet comforting meal. It is perfect for a special dinner party or a refined weeknight supper. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural flavors to shine, resulting in a dish that is both light and deeply satisfying. Serve with steamed vegetables or creamy potatoes for a complete experience.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 1765.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This elegant Chicken Provincial features tender poached chicken breasts served in a luxurious sauce of reduced stock, butter, and fresh lemon juice. The dish balances the savory depth of the chicken with bright, citrusy notes, creating a sophisticated yet comforting meal. It is perfect for a special dinner party or a refined weeknight supper. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural flavors to shine, resulting in a dish that is both light and deeply satisfying. Serve with steamed vegetables or creamy potatoes for a complete experience.

Ingredients

1 Stewing Chicken
3 cup Water
1 Large Onion, chopped
4 Whole Black peppercorns

Directions

1
Place the chicken pieces in a large pot or pressure cooker.
2
Add the water, chopped onion, and black peppercorns to the pot.
3
Season with salt and bring the liquid to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5
Remove the chicken from the broth and place it on a plate to keep warm.
6
Skim any excess fat from the surface of the remaining broth.
7
Strain the broth to remove the onion and peppercorns, discarding the solids.
8
Pour the strained broth into a saucepan and reduce over medium heat until slightly thickened.
9
Finish the sauce by whisking in cold butter and fresh lemon juice off the heat.
10
Arrange the chicken on serving plates and spoon the hot provincial sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1765.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.8g49%
Saturated Fat 6.9g35%
Cholesterol 89.0mg30%
Sodium 204.0mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 388.6g130%
Dietary Fiber 150.8g604%
Sugars 18.3g
Protein 111.5g223%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, provincial, lemon, butter, poached, sauce, french, dinner, tender, classic, citrus, savory

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