CHICKEN WITH VINEGAR
Jean-Georges Vongerichten learned how to make this recipe from the great Paul Bocuse, who added it to his repertoire while cooking for Eugenie Brazier, his teacher at La Mère Brazier in Lyon, France. Chicken with vinegar is one of the great poultry dishes from that area, where the chickens are considered by many to be the best in the world. Mr. Bocuse insisted that it was neither the amount of work nor the cost of ingredients that determined the worthiness of a dish, but how it tasted. The variations are numerous, but the piercing flavor of vinegar is so dominant that it matters little whether you use shallots or garlic, thyme or tarragon. One technical note: Most wine vinegar sold in the United States has an acidity level of 7 percent; many French vinegars are just 5 percent acidity. So it's best to cut strong vinegar with some water.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Set a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; when it is hot, place chicken in the skillet, skin side down. Cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is nicely browned. Turn and cook 3 minutes on the other side. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place skillet in the oven. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until almost done (juices will run clear, and there will be just a trace of pink near the bone). Remove chicken to an ovenproof platter. Place it in the oven; turn off the heat, and leave the door slightly ajar.
- Pour all but 2 tablespoons of the cooking juices out of the skillet (discard them). Place skillet over medium-high heat, and add shallots; sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar, and raise the heat to high. Cook a minute or two, or until the powerful acrid smell has subsided somewhat. Add 1/2 cup water, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring, until the mixture is slightly reduced and somewhat thickened. Stir in butter, if desired.
- Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, and turn the chicken in the sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 579, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 972 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Tharusha Chamoth
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Jana Fathy
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more garlic and herbs next time.
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[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the vinegar sauce is delicious. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Janette Whitlock
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the vinegar sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Agyei quaku Bismark
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the vinegar sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
Tim Grimes
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the vinegar sauce is delicious. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli, and it was a hit with the whole family.
Abdull Ahad Shakeek
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vinegar sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Shofialom66 Op
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vinegar sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Bukola Ogunlade
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the vinegar sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
MD Monjil
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chicken with vinegar. It's simple to make and always turns out great.
Muhmad Yousaf
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the vinegar sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
Nikki Good
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out delicious.
Kelvin Gary
[email protected]This chicken with vinegar recipe was an absolute hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vinegar sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect weeknight meal.