**Chicken Diane: A Classic French Dish with a Modern Twist**
Chicken Diane is a timeless French dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and crispy roasted potatoes. This classic dish is elevated with a modern twist, featuring a crispy roasted potato crust that adds a satisfying crunch and a hint of smokiness. The creamy sauce, made with mushrooms, shallots, and white wine, perfectly complements the crispy chicken and potatoes. This article provides a detailed recipe for Chicken Diane, along with a guide to making the crispy roasted potatoes. Discover the secrets to creating this delectable dish that will impress your family and friends.
CRISP-SKINNED CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY POTATOES
Kick up the classic combination of chicken, rosemary, and potatoes ever so slightly. The bird is rubbed with butter, salt, and -- the secret ingredient -- cornstarch. It's the key to the crunchy-crisp goodness of the skin. The potatoes, tossed with olive oil, develop a pale-golden crust while staying delectably tender within.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook potatoes in salted boiling water until tender, 11 to 13 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot, and shake over low heat to dry and fluff. Coat with oil, and season with salt.
- Mix together 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the cornstarch. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub skin with butter, and season with salt mixture. Stuff some rosemary into cavity. Pile remaining rosemary on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place chicken, breast side up, on rosemary, and tuck wings under. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Scatter potatoes around chicken. Roast for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and flip potatoes. Return to oven, rotating sheet. Roast until chicken juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reaches 165 degrees, about 30 minutes more. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving. If potatoes aren't golden, toss with rosemary, and return to oven.
LEMON & ROSEMARY ROAST CHICKEN WITH CRISPY POTATOES
This recipe's a messy job, but the pay-off is fragrant meat deliciously infused with citrus herb flavours
Provided by Xanthe Clay
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Cut the potatoes into 2 mouthful-sized chunks and put in a large pan of salted water. Bring to the boil, cook for 5 mins, then drain. Meanwhile, place the olive oil in a really large, sturdy roasting tin and heat for 5 mins. Tip the potatoes in and cook for 20 mins.
- Meanwhile, peel the zest from the lemon (a vegetable peeler is great for this) and slice it finely. Mix it with the sea salt. Place the chicken on a board with the legs pointing towards you, and undo any string tied around. Lift up the skin around the cavity and work your fingers under the skin over the breast and legs, easing it away from the flesh. Push the salty shreds of lemon rind under the skin, spreading it as evenly as possible, followed by four sprigs of rosemary, one on each leg and one on each breast. Then put one sprig inside the bird along with the peeled lemon.
- Take the tin out of the oven, give the potatoes a good shake, and then arrange them so you can fit a rack over the roasting tin. Then place the chicken upside down on the rack and roast for 20 mins. Turn the chicken over and turn potatoes, coating them in the fat that's run off the bird. Return to the oven and roast for another 20 mins, then turn the potatoes again and cook for another 20-30 mins, until the chicken juices run clear.
- Remove the roasting tin from the oven and put the chicken on a serving platter, covering it with foil to keep it warm. Leave to rest for 20 mins. Meanwhile, scoop the potatoes into an ovenproof dish and return to the oven to finish crisping up. Pour away the fat from the roasting tin, then put the tin on the hob over a low to medium heat. Add half the stock, then bring to simmering point, stirring and scraping up the brown residue. Boil, reducing until darker and syrupy. Add the rest of the stock, and bring to simmering point again, bubbling to reduce it. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour through a sieve into a warmed gravy jug.
- Pile the potatoes around the chicken, and garnish with remaining rosemary sprigs. Serve with gravy and braised lettuce.
- Freezing: Freeze the chicken at the end of step 2, for up to a month. Defrost thoroughly before continuing with the recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1041 calories, Fat 50 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 86 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 67 grams protein, Sodium 4.79 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality, organic ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the seasoning to your taste. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs if desired.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to flatten the chicken breasts.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through before serving. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- For crispy roasted potatoes, toss them in olive oil and salt before roasting. You can also add your favorite herbs or spices.
- Serve the chicken diane with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes, green beans, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken diane is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. The tender chicken breasts are cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce, and the crispy roasted potatoes are the perfect accompaniment. This dish is easy to make and can be ready in under an hour. So next time you're looking for a special meal, give chicken diane a try. You won't be disappointed.
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