Drunken French Country Chicken Au Gratin Recipe

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Drunken French Country Chicken Au Gratin
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Directions:

  1. Roll each piece of chicken in the flour, that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
  2. Sauté until golden in a large frying pan, over a high heat.
  3. Drain off any excess oil, then add the cognac and flambé - BE CAREFUL!
  4. Add the smoked paprika, white wine and sugar, then mix well and leave to reduce over a low heat for 5 -10 minutes.
  5. Add the crème fraîche and 100g of the grated cheese. Stir well, bring to the boil and leave to simmer for 12 - 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to tate with salt and pepper, remembering that the flour was seasoned!
  6. Arrange the fried chicken pieces in a gratin dish.
  7. Add the mustard to the sauce, whisk, then pour over the chicken.
  8. Mix the remaining 40g of grated cheese with the breadcrumbs.
  9. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and cheese over the top of the chicken.
  10. Grill (broil) the chicken in the sauce for 5 - 10 minutes to brown cheese and give a crusty, golden topping.
  11. Serve with crisp fresh salad and pasta or, with rice and steamed seasonal vegetables. Recommended wine: Saumur Champigny.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 601.88 Kcal (2520 kJ)
Calories from fat 337.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.53g 58%
Cholesterol 185.1mg 62%
Sodium 316.65mg 13%
Potassium 433.58mg 9%
Total Carbs 5.55g 2%
Sugars 2.12g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 38.21g 76%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 10%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 208.3mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.35 Kcal (843 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.55g 58%
Cholesterol 61.92mg 62%
Sodium 105.93mg 13%
Potassium 145.04mg 9%
Total Carbs 1.86g 2%
Sugars 0.71g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 3%
Protein 12.78g 76%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 10%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 69.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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