Best 5 Chicken Supreme Supremes De Volaille Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Chicken Supreme: A Classic French Dish with a Twist

Chicken supreme, also known as suprêmes de volaille, is a classic French dish that showcases the delicate flavor of chicken breast. This dish is typically made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are pounded thin and then cooked in a flavorful sauce. The result is a tender, juicy chicken dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

This article features three variations of the classic chicken supreme recipe. The first recipe is for a simple yet elegant chicken supreme with a white wine sauce. The second recipe is for a more robust chicken supreme with a mushroom sauce. And the third recipe is for a unique chicken supreme with a tarragon sauce.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SUPRêME DE VOLAILLE FERMIèRE à LA CRèME (CHICKEN BREAST IN CREAM)



Suprême de Volaille Fermière à la Crème (Chicken Breast in Cream) image

The author Bill Buford adapted this recipe, which he learned while working with the chef Mathieu Viannay at La Mère Brazier in Lyon, France. (Mr. Buford worked with the chef while researching his book "Dirt.") If you just made a batch of chicken stock, there are few better things to do with it than poaching chicken breasts in it. You get two benefits: white meat that is about as moist and tender as possible, and stock that is stronger than when you started, particularly if you poach the entire bird and save the legs for another night. The goal is to keep the liquid well below boiling; it's a stove-top approximation of the sous vide technique.

Provided by Pete Wells

Categories     dinner, lunch, poultry, main course

Time 2h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole large (4-pound) chicken, trussed, or legs tied with kitchen string
2 quarts (8 cups) chicken stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon white port (optional)

Steps:

  • Set the chicken in a large, deep pot. Add the chicken stock, then add enough water to cover the chicken completely. Heat over high until the temperature of the cooking liquid reaches 160 degrees and is hot enough to steam. Cook the chicken until the inner thighs reach a temperature of 145 degrees, 30 to 40 minutes, monitoring the temperature and reducing the heat as needed throughout the cooking process to make sure the liquid stays under a simmer. Remove chicken from liquid and let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
  • While chicken rests, start the sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk the butter and flour over low heat until the mixture melts into a thick, pale roux, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly add 3 cups of the hot chicken stock to the roux, whisking constantly over low heat, until roux and the liquid are emulsified. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes. (Let the remaining stock cool, then refrigerate or freeze for future use.)
  • Meanwhile, remove the legs (they will not be fully cooked) and set them aside for another use (see Note). Carefully remove the skin from the chicken breasts, then, starting with the pointed end of each breast, separate the breasts from the breastbone, with your thumb if possible (or your knife if necessary), gently moving your thumb down the center bone that separates the two breasts on each side. Using a knife, ensure that you remove the rest of the breast meat (including the filets) from the bone without tearing; remove and discard any membranes from the surface of each breast. (The meat nearest the bone might still be slightly uncooked, but it will cook through in Step 6.)
  • Whisk the cream into the sauce in the saucepan, and continue to cook at a simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and has reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Whisk in the mustard, then lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the port, if using.
  • Add the breasts to the sauce to reheat, basting them until fully cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer each breast to a warmed plate and slice thickly, if desired. Gently spoon the sauce over the breast to serve.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU - SUPREMES DE VOLAILLE CORDON BLEU



Chicken Cordon Bleu - Supremes de Volaille Cordon Bleu image

Provided by Damon Lee Fowler

Categories     Bread     Cheese     Chicken     Egg     Mustard     Side     Fry     Dinner     Ham     Prosciutto     Sugar Conscious     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 whole boneless chicken breasts, skinned, split into halves, and trimmed
2 ounces thinly sliced uncooked country ham or prosciutto
4 ounces Gruyère cheese
Dijon mustard
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
Peanut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • One: Wash the chicken and pat dry. Place the chicken breasts skinned side up on a sheet of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Cover them with a second sheet of paper or wrap and, with a flat (not textured) wooden mallet, lightly beat them until flattened to a uniform thinness of less than 1/4 inch. Set aside.
  • Two: Cut the ham and cheese into thin slices 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long. Break the egg into a shallow bowl and beat until smooth. Spread the crumbs on a second shallow bowl. Spread the flour on a dinner plate.
  • Three: Lay the chicken pieces on a flat work surface skinned side down. Lightly spread the inside of each breast with a little mustard (don't use too much or the mustard will overpower the other flavors). Stack 2 slices of cheese and a slice of ham (2 if they are very thin) in the center of each breast. Fold over the small side of the breast, then fold each end up, like an envelope, and finally fold over the large side. Make sure that the filling is completely encased. Roll the chicken first in the flour, shake off the excess, and dip each breast in the egg, allowing the excess to flow back into the bowl. Lay it in the crumbs. Roll it carefully so that it doesn't open up (crumbs should not get inside the folds or they won't stay closed when it cooks), patting the crumbs into all sides. When the piece is coated, lay it on a clean, dry plate and repeat until all the pieces are breaded. Set aside for at least half an hour to allow the breading to set. (You may make them several hours or even a day ahead up to this point. Cover and refrigerate, but take them out at least half an hour before cooking.)
  • Four: Fill a deep Dutch oven, or a deep-fat fryer with enough peanut oil to come halfway up the sides, at least 2 inches deep. Over medium-high heat, bring the oil to 375°F (hot but not smoking). Add the chicken and fry until golden brown, maintaining a temperature of 365°F, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Five: Drain well and serve at once.

JULIA CHILD SUPREMES DE VOLAILLE AUX CHAMPIGNONS (CHICKEN BREAST



Julia Child Supremes De Volaille Aux Champignons (Chicken Breast image

directly from Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. I by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck (Knopf, 1961)

Provided by endeavour

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (supremes)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced shallots or 1 tablespoon green onion
1/4 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white stock or 1/4 cup brown stock
1/4 cup madeira wine or 1/4 cup dry white vermouth
1 cup whipping cream
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons freshly minced parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rub the chicken breasts with drops of lemon juice and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a heavy, oven-proof casserole, about 10 inches in diameter until it is foaming. Stir in the minced shallots or green onion and saute a moment without browning. Then stir in the mushrooms and saute lightly for a minute or two without browning. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Quickly roll the chicken in the butter mixture and lay a piece of buttered wax paper over them, cover casserole and place in hot oven. After 6 minutes, press top of chicken with your finger. If still soft, return to oven for a moment or two. When the meat is springy to the touch it is done.
  • Remove the chicken to a warm platter (leave mushrooms in the pot) and cover while making the sauce (2 to 3 minutes).
  • To make sauce, pour the stock and wine in the casserole with the cooking butter and mushrooms. Boil down quickly over high heat until liquid is syrupy. Stir in the cream and boil down again over high heat until cream has thickened slightly. Off heat, taste for seasoning, and add drops of lemon juice to taste. Pour the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.6, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 195.2, Sodium 508.4, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 27.4

CHICKEN BREASTS CHASSEUR (SUPREMES DE VOLAILLE CHASSEUR)



Chicken Breasts Chasseur (Supremes de Volaille Chasseur) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bone-in chicken breasts with skin (6 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cups brown veal stock
2 cups sliced button mushrooms
2 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons cognac
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Warm 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Carefully, lay the chicken breasts, skin side down, in the pan. Sear for 3 minutes, or until the skin has nicely browned. Transfer the chicken, skin side up, to a nonstick jelly-roll pan. Reserve the saute pan.
  • Bake the chicken for 20 minutes, or until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a knife.
  • While the chicken is cooking, remove most of the fat from the saute pan. Add the carrots and onions to the pan. Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to caramelize. Add the stock and raise the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half. Strain through a fine sieve into a small bowl; skim off any fat that rises to the surface.
  • Warm the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and shallots. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are golden. Season with the salt. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cognac. Carefully ignite the cognac with a long match. Allow the flame to burn out, then add the wine. Return the pan to the heat.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half. Add the reserved stock and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the tarragon. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Remove the skin from the chicken breasts. Carefully cut the breast meat from the breast bone and then cut each breast, on the diagonal, into 2 pieces. Place a divided chicken in the center of each of 4 warm dinner plates.

CHICKEN SUPREME (SUPREMES DE VOLAILLE)



Chicken Supreme (Supremes De Volaille) image

This is one of my favorite chicken dishes. It's something like chicken corden bleu but much better. A friend's mother was a caterer this was one of her most popular recipes. She says the recipe takes a little time (about an hour or so) but it's well worth it. The dish can be frozen for 2 to 3 months and it gets better when you reheat it.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 58m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ounce sliced boiled ham
1 1/2 ounces sliced swiss cheese
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 small tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup light cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Open each whole breast so it lies flat. Pound breasts between sheets of waxed paper with a mallet until thin, leaving each whole breast intact.
  • Arrange opened breasts on a tray, smooth side down. Cut a piece of ham and a piece of cheese the same size as half the breast and arrange on top of it.
  • Fold breast in half to cover ham and cheese. Seal edges by pounding with mallet. Repeat with remaining breast.
  • Roll breasts in 2 tablespoons of flour to coat, shake off excess.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the oil in a 10-inch skillet.
  • Add chicken breasts; cook until underside is golden brown.
  • Turn and cook other side 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Place breasts on a platter and keep warm in a low oven.
  • Add mushrooms, shallots to skillet in which chicken cooked; cook until tender and lightly browned.
  • Add tomatoes and wine; simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in heavy cream; cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
  • In a 1 quart saucepan melt remaining butter over low heat.
  • Stir in the remaining flour with a wire whisk; blend well.
  • Add light cream; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Gradually add sauce to tomato mixture in the skillet and cook over low heat until heated through.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Choose High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final dish. Use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Use a Heavy-Bottomed Pan: A heavy-bottomed pan will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent burning.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking chicken, don't overcrowd the pan or the chicken will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before serving. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Let the Chicken Rest: After cooking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Chicken supreme is a classic French dish that is both elegant and delicious. It is a great choice for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. By following the tips in this article, you can create a perfect chicken supreme that your family and friends will love.

Related Topics