Chicken Blanquette

Ingredients for 10 portions

QtyUnitDescription
2KGChicken curry cut
0.65KGOnion
0.1KGLeeks
0.13KGCelery
4LTSChicken Stock
0.2KGEgg Yolk
0.25KGFlour
0.08KGSalt
0.1KGParsley
0.35KGButter
0.9LTSCream

Method :

  • Heat butter in a pan and lightly saute the onions and leeks till it starts to sweat
  • Add celery and stir lightly
  • Add pieces of chicken with one side facing down so as to sear the meat without browning
  • Add 15 ml. of white wine and turn the meat to the other side to complete searing process
  • Add stock to immerse 2/3 rd of the meat in the liquid
  • Remove from flame and place on not plate for 20 min., keeping covered with a lid
  • Take the pan off the hot plate and set aside to cool
  • Take out chicken pieces and arrange on serving platter
  • Heat blond roux and thicken the liquid and finish it off with cream