French Chicken W/Roquefort & Garlic

This elegant French-inspired dish features tender chicken pieces wrapped in crispy bacon and infused with roasted garlic. The savory, salty bacon complements the mild chicken, while the accompanying Roquefort garlic sauce adds a luxurious, tangy depth that ties the flavors together. It is a perfect centerpiece for a dinner party or a special weekend meal, offering a balance of textures from the crisp bacon to the smooth, creamy cheese sauce. Simple to assemble yet sophisticated in taste, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen without requiring complex techniques.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: French

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 680

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This elegant French-inspired dish features tender chicken pieces wrapped in crispy bacon and infused with roasted garlic. The savory, salty bacon complements the mild chicken, while the accompanying Roquefort garlic sauce adds a luxurious, tangy depth that ties the flavors together. It is a perfect centerpiece for a dinner party or a special weekend meal, offering a balance of textures from the crisp bacon to the smooth, creamy cheese sauce. Simple to assemble yet sophisticated in taste, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen without requiring complex techniques.

Ingredients

9 ea Pieces of skinned chicken
2 tablespoon Garlic puree
1 ea Wedge Roquefort cheese
12 ea Strips of Bacon
1 ea Onion, sliced
4 ea Whole garlic cloves
3 tablespoon Cream or sour cream
1 ea Olive oil as needed
3 tablespoon Liquor
1 ea Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2
Wrap each piece of skinned chicken with bacon strips and secure with toothpicks.
3
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4
Add whole garlic cloves to the oil and warm gently until fragrant, ensuring they do not brown.
5
Remove the garlic cloves from the pan and set aside.
6
Season the bacon-wrapped chicken with salt and pepper.
7
Sear the chicken in the same skillet until golden brown on all sides.
8
Stir in the sliced onions and two of the reserved garlic cloves.
9
Cover the skillet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 1 hour.
10
While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, gently heat garlic puree in 1/3 cup olive oil over low heat.
11
Add the liquor (wine) to the garlic puree mixture.
12
Crumble the Roquefort cheese into the saucepan and stir until melted and smooth.
13
Skim excess fat from the pan juices of the baked chicken and bacon.
14
Strain the pan juices and add them to the cheese sauce.
15
Stir the sauce well and reheat gently without boiling.
16
Serve the baked chicken warm, topped with the Roquefort garlic sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 680kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.5g74%
Saturated Fat 15.0g75%
Cholesterol 91.5mg31%
Sodium 1360.7mg57%
Total Carbohydrate 14.8g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 46.0g92%

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

Note

Ensure chicken is cooked through before serving. Internal temperature should reach 165F (74C).

If using sour cream instead of cream for the sauce, add it at the very end and do not boil to prevent curdling.

"Liquor" in this context typically refers to a dry white wine or sherry. Adjust amount to taste.

For milder flavor, substitute Roquefort with Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese.

Keywords: bacon, chicken, roquefort, garlic, french, sauce, baked, savory, cheese, dinner, onion, cream, wine, appetizer, main course

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