QUENELLES DE VOLAILLE AU GRATIN (BAKED CHICKEN QUENELLES)

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Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 4

Quenelles de volaille (Chicken quenelles)
2 whole, boneless chicken breasts, about 1 pound Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Grated nutmeg to taste 1 egg 1 cup heavy cream. 1. Cut the chicken meat into one-inch cubes and chill thoroughly. 2. Put the chicken, salt and pepper to taste, cheese, nutmeg and egg into the container of a food processor. Blend thoroughly. 3. Gradually add the cream, pouring it through the funnel of the processor. 4. Bring about three quarts of water to the boil in a casserole. 5. Outfit a pastry bag with a round No. 7 pastry tube. Fill the bag with the chicken mixture. 6. Hold the tube over the simmering water. Squeeze out a little of the chicken mixture. As the mixture emerges from the tube, cut it off at one-inch intervals, letting the pieces fall into the simmering water.
Cook the pieces in gently simmering water about two and one-half minutes. The quenelles should be cooked through but not overcooked, or they will taste dry. Turn off the heat. At this point the quenelles may remain in the water for two or three minutes. Drain well in a sieve. Use as directed in recipes.
Yield: About 120 pieces.

Steps:

  • Quenelles de volaille au gratin (Baked chicken quenelles) Chicken quenelles (see recipe) made from two whole chicken breasts, about 1 pound 1/2 pound mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1/3 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. 1. Prepare and cook the chicken quenelles. Drain and set them aside. 2. Slice the mushrooms. There should be about two and one-half cups. 3. Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the shallots and mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are wilted, stirring often. 4. Sprinkle with flour and stir. Add the milk, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. When blended and smooth, add the cream, salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the egg yolk. 5. Preheat the broiler. 6. Butter a shallow baking dish. (One that measures about 2 inches by 12 inches by 7 inches is ideal.) Add the drained quenelles. Spoon the sauce over all. Sprinkle with cheese and run under the broiler. Cook about five minutes or until the top is bubbling and golden brown. Yield: Four to six servings.

Mr Arafat
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I loved these quenelles. They're so light and fluffy, and the sauce is amazing.


Belal selim
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These quenelles are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it for a special occasion.


State Gsm
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These quenelles are a great way to get my kids to eat vegetables. They love the creamy sauce, and they don't even notice the spinach.


Munira Mshai
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I've never had quenelles before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so delicious and elegant.


Tayyab Bajwa
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These quenelles are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a great make-ahead meal.


Rs Sayem
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I love the delicate flavor of these quenelles. They're perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Anna Alvanu
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These quenelles are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're a special dish that will impress your guests.


Samuel Awe
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I'm a big fan of French cuisine, and these quenelles are one of my favorite dishes. They're so elegant and flavorful.


RAMESH BEERA
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These quenelles are a great way to get my kids to eat chicken. They love the creamy sauce, and they always ask for seconds.


Aaradhana Gurung
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can serve the quenelles with a variety of sauces, and they're always delicious.


oshiobugie John
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Premika Chaudhary
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These quenelles were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. They were easy to make, and they were a big hit with my family.


S.M. Alauddin
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these quenelles without any problems. They turned out great, and my family loved them.


Mukasa Edward
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I made these quenelles for a special occasion dinner, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Kynlee semien and family Semien
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These quenelles were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so elegant and delicious, and my guests raved about them.


Vu Vuhun
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I've never had chicken quenelles before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were absolutely delicious! The texture was perfect, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Calvin morss
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These chicken quenelles were a hit! They were so light and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.