Best 5 Poulet De Normandy Recipes

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**Poulet de Normandie: A Classic French Dish with a Rich History**

Poulet de Normandie, also known as Normandy chicken, is a traditional French dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Originating in the Normandy region of France, this classic recipe combines tender chicken, flavorful apples, and a creamy sauce to create a hearty and satisfying meal. In this article, we present a collection of Poulet de Normandie recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of this beloved dish. From the traditional version featuring sautéed chicken and apples in a creamy sauce to variations that incorporate cider, Calvados, and even mushrooms, these recipes offer a taste of Normandy's rich gastronomic heritage. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find a recipe here that suits your taste and skill level. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Normandy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN NORMANDY



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A fall dinner made up of braised chicken, apples, onion, brandy, and cream.

Provided by Beeta @ Mon Petit Four

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2" wedges
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp apple brandy (or regular brandy)
apple cider (also known as unfiltered apple juice), *see note
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • To a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Pat dry the chicken thighs and a pinch of salt and pepper to both sides of the thighs. Carefully place the thighs into the pot and cook each side until browned.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and temporarily set aside on a plate. Add the apple wedges to the pot and sauté for a few minutes until golden and caramelized. Place the apple wedges on a separate plate.
  • Turn down the heat to medium. To the pot, add the onions and brandy. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. After a few minutes, when the onion has softened, add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the chicken back into the pot and pour in enough apple cider so that the chicken is mostly immersed in the cider, but not completely submerged. Raise the heat to high to bring the cider to a boil. Once it's boiling, turn down the heat to medium and cover the pot with a lid; cook for 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Remove the lid from the pot and stir in the cooked apples, mustard, cream, and chopped sage. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes longer, until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
  • Serve each chicken thigh with a few apple wedges and some cream sauce poured over it. Enjoy immediately with French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, ServingSize 4 Servings

CHICKEN NORMANDY (ESCALOPE DE POULET A LA NORMANDE)



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This is how my mum and grandma make chicken Normandy. The main things in this recipe are to have the chicken breasts really tender and the sauce not too liquidy. Bon appetit!

Provided by CeliaBC

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (4.5 ounce) can button mushrooms, drained
1 cup heavy cream
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups hot cooked rice, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-sear chicken breasts in the hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken breasts from the skillet.
  • Add drained mushrooms to the pan juices in the skillet and cook until they start to pop, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together cream, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; pour into the skillet with the mushrooms. Return chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the egg yolk from setting, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve with cooked white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 213.3 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 323.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

POULET à LA NORMANDE



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This simple, classic braise from northern France brings together the fall flavors of sweet apples, yeasty cider, cream and chicken. The only trick is flambéing the Calvados or brandy, which gives it a toasty flavor - it's literally playing with fire, so if you'd prefer not to do that, you can stay safe and get very similar results by pouring the liquor in off-heat, and gently simmering it to evaporate the alcohol.

Provided by Francis Lam

Categories     main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3-4 pound chicken, cut into 8 bone-in pieces
Salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, duck fat or chicken fat
1/2 cup Calvados or cognac
1 1/4 cups hard cider, preferably a yeasty French one
15 pearl onions, peeled (frozen is fine)
1 1/2 pounds honeycrisp apples, or any variety that doesn't melt when cooked
2 tablespoons cornstarch
5 tablespoons crème fraîche (see note)

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken very dry with paper towels, and season well with salt and pepper. Heat the fat in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Brown the chicken, in batches if necessary, skin side down until deep golden, 6 to 8 minutes, then flip, and sear the other side until golden, another 3 minutes.
  • If flambéing: Make sure there is nothing flammable near or above your stove. Gently warm the Calvados in a saucepan over medium heat. When the chicken is well browned, protect your hand, and use a long kitchen match to light the liquor on fire, then carefully pour it into the chicken pan. The flame can shoot over 2 feet high, so be careful. Cook until the flame subsides. If not flambéing: Once the chicken is browned, turn off the heat, and add the Calvados. When the sizzling subsides, turn the heat on to medium low, bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 4 minutes to evaporate the alcohol.
  • Add the cider and onions, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn the heat down to a very gentle simmer. Quickly peel and core the apples, and cut them into 1 1/2-inch chunks, and place them on top of the chicken. Cover the pan, and cook, checking occasionally to ensure the liquid is maintaining a gentle simmer, not boiling, until the chicken is just cooked through, 35-40 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken, onions and apples to a platter, and cover. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of cold water. Stir this into the braising liquid, and bring to a simmer for 1 minute, until thickened. Stir in the crème fraîche, and season the sauce with salt to taste, replace the chicken, onions and apples in the sauce and serve with crusty bread and a salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 932, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1765 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POULET VALLéE D'AUGE



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A wonderful recipe bringing together calvados, chicken, apples, butter and cream - it's easy to size up or down

Provided by Orlando Murrin

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves 2, but easily halved or doubled

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small Cox's or other crisp eating apples
40g/1½ oz butter
2 shallots , finely chopped
2 free-range boneless chicken breast fillets , with skin on (about 350g/12oz total weight)
4 tbsp Calvados or ordinary brandy
100ml/3½fl oz chicken stock
100ml/3½fl oz crème fraîche , full-fat or low-fat
squeeze of lemon juice
finely chopped fresh parsley , to serve

Steps:

  • Quarter and core the apples and cut into smallish dice - a bit smaller than canned pineapple cubes. Put half the butter in a frying pan (you will need a lid for it later), heat until foaming, then tip in the apples. Fry for 7-10 minutes, turning more or less constantly, until golden brown all over and just tender when prodded with a knife. Lift out and set aside.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the pan and fry the chopped shallots for 2-3 minutes. Move them to the sides of the pan so they don't start to burn, then put the chicken in, skin side down. Cook the chicken, without moving it, for 3-4 minutes until browned, then turn it over and cook in the same way for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Heat about one third of the calvados in a ladle or small pan. Remove from the heat and set light to it with a match, then pour it over the chicken in the pan, stirring to burn off the fat. Repeat with the remaining calvados, in two batches.
  • Pour in the stock and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer very gently for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and tender. Lift the chicken on to a board and set aside to rest for a few minutes.
  • Vigorously bubble the remaining juices in the uncovered pan for a couple of minutes, to reduce, then stir in the apples and crème fraîche and keep the pan over a low heat.
  • Carve each breast thickly into 6 or 7 diagonal slices and transfer them to warmed plates, keeping the slices together by lifting them with a fish slice or wide palette knife. Check the seasoning of the sauce and spike with a touch of lemon juice, then spoon over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.97 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN NORMANDY



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I grew up in rural Nebraska, and there I learned wholesome values and the "made-with-love" kitchen techniques that I will always cherish. Now, even though I'm 25 years away from the farm, our California friends say the backyard picnics we put on are fit for a threshing crew!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, melted
2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
TOPPING:
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first three ingredients. Spread half into greased 3-qt. baking dish. , In a bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, mayonnaise and salt. Spoon over stuffing; sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture. Whisk the eggs and milk; pour over top. Spread with soup. , Bake at 325° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve a crispy skin on your chicken, brown it first on high heat and then reduce the heat to low for slow cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for a more colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Don't crowd the chicken in the pan, or it will not brown properly.
  • Use a lid on the pan to help braise the chicken and keep it moist.
  • Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • Add some herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the pan for extra flavor.
  • Serve the chicken with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Poulet de Normandie is a classic French dish that is easy to make and delicious to eat. The chicken is braised in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and vegetables, and it is served with a variety of sides. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and impressive poulet de Normandie that everyone will enjoy.

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