**Jacques Pepin's Chicken Thighs: A Culinary Journey of Flavor and Simplicity**
Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with Jacques Pepin's Chicken Thighs, where succulent chicken thighs take center stage, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This collection of recipes, handpicked from the culinary maestro himself, presents a diverse range of cooking techniques and flavor profiles, ensuring an exciting journey for any home cook. From the classic pan-seared chicken thighs with a crispy skin and juicy interior to the aromatic and flavorful braised chicken thighs infused with herbs and spices, each recipe promises a unique and satisfying dining experience. Whether you prefer the simplicity of roasted chicken thighs with a golden-brown crust or the richness of chicken thighs cooked in a creamy sauce, Jacques Pepin's expertise shines through in every dish. Prepare to savor the essence of French culinary traditions while creating memorable meals that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.
DINNER TONIGHT: JACQUES PEPIN'S CRUSTY CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND WHITE WINE RECIPE
Steps:
- Set the chicken thighs skin-side down on a cutting board. Cut a 1/2 inch thick slash on either side of the thigh bone. Season the thighs on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down on non-stick skillet. Only then turn the heat to high. When the chicken starts to sizzle, turn heat to medium and move the thighs around to make sure they aren't sticking to the skillet. Cover the skillet and cook for 16 to 18 minutes. Check the chicken occasionally to keep it from sticking. If the skin is browning too much after 10 minutes, then turn the heat to low. When done, transfer the thighs to a warm oven.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat in the skillet. Turn the heat to high and then add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the remaining salt and pepper. Then pour in the wine. Continue to cook for one minute over high heat until the sauce reduces.
- Spoon some of the sauce onto a plate and top with one of the chicken thighs. Sprinkle on some chives and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 208 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 686 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
JACQUES PEPIN'S CHICKEN THIGHS
Tasty, simple French cooking from the master. This is from his More Fast Food My Way. If you aren't familiar with his books, look for them. I love Fast Food My Way and Sweet Simplicity.
Provided by Pesto lover
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 175F.
- Cut extra skin and fat off each thigh. Cut a 1/2 " slit into meat on either side of the bone, so that chicken will cook faster and evenly.
- Season thighs with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper.
- Place chicken into non-stick skillet, skin side down, on high heat.
- When chicken starts to sizzle, cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 16-18 minutes. If browning too quickly after 10 minutes, reduce heat to low.
- Transfer chicken, skin side up, to a heat proof platter and place in oven to keep warm. Pepin recommends keeping your serving plates in the oven so that they will be warm when you plate the chicken.
- Remove all but 2 tbsp of fat from the skillet. Add onions, garlic and mushrooms. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and white wine. If any liquid has accumulated on the platter in the oven, add that liquid to the pan.
- Cook over high heat for 1 minute, to reduce the liquid a bit.
- Divide the mushroom mixture between 4 plates. Place one piece of chicken on top and garnish with chives to serve.
JACQUES PEPIN'S BASIC ROAST CHICKEN
Changing a meal's status requires more than a change of name, but not much more. Roast chicken is still roast chicken whether you label it haute cuisine, bourgeois cuisine or country cooking; even calling it "poulet roti" will not transmogrify this simple bird. Move, however, from the kitchen to the dining room and from everyday dishes to fine china, then add an appetizer and dessert, and a family meal becomes a festive dinner for guests.
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, times classics, main course
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Sprinkle the chicken inside and out with the salt and pepper and fold the wings akimbo to position them closer to the body. Place the chicken on its side in an oven-safe skillet, preferably cast-iron.
- Place the chicken in the skillet in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, then turn the chicken over and cook another 20 minutes. (By cooking the chicken on its sides, the juices stay in the breast and, since only the back is exposed, the chicken does not need constant basting.) Finally, turn the chicken onto its back, baste it with the cooking juices and continue to cook 10 minutes. It should be golden in color.
- When the chicken is cooked, cut it into pieces and serve, with the drippings on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 583, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 926 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: This means using free-range, organic chicken thighs, fresh herbs, and good-quality olive oil.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry before cooking: This will help the skin crisp up.
- Season the chicken thighs generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken thighs over high heat: This will help create a flavorful crust.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook the chicken thighs until cooked through: The internal temperature should read 165 degrees F.
- Let the chicken thighs rest before serving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Jacques Pepin's Chicken Thighs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken thighs are juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin is irresistible. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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