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Chicken Parmentier

Name: Chicken Parmentier
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 1.5kg Potatoes; 30g Butter; 5 tblsp Double Cream; 2 Egg Yolks; 30g Butter; 7 Shallots; 3 chopped Carrots; 2 sticks Celery; 1 finely chopped Garlic Clove; 4 tbsp White Wine; 1 tbls Tomato Puree; 400g Tinned Tomatos; 350ml Chicken Stock; 600g Chicken; 16 Black Olives; 2 tbs Parsley; 50g Gruyere cheese

Chicken Parmentier is a classic France dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Potatoes, Butter, Double Cream, Egg Yolks, Butter, Shallots, Carrots, Celery, Garlic Clove, White Wine, Tomato Puree, Tinned Tomatos, Chicken Stock, Chicken, Black Olives, Parsley and Gruyere cheese, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic France cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Chicken Basquaise.

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Ingredients

Potatoes1.5kg
Butter30g
Double Cream5 tblsp
Egg Yolks2
Butter30g
Shallots7
Carrots3 chopped
Celery2 sticks
Garlic Clove1 finely chopped
White Wine4 tbsp
Tomato Puree1 tbls
Tinned Tomatos400g
Chicken Stock350ml
Chicken600g
Black Olives16
Parsley2 tbs
Gruyere cheese50g

Step-by-Step Instructions

14 steps

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Step 1♨️ Boil

For the topping, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.

Step 2

Drain and push through a potato ricer, or mash thoroughly.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Stir in the butter, cream and egg yolks.

Step 4

Season and set aside.

Step 5

For the filling, melt the butter in a large pan.

Step 6🍳 Fry

Add the shallots, carrots and celery and gently fry until soft, then add the garlic.

Step 7⏱️ 1 minute

Pour in the wine and cook for 1 minute.

Step 8🥄 Mix⏱️ 15 minutes

Stir in the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes and stock and cook for 10–15 minutes, until thickened.

Step 9

Add the shredded chicken, olives and parsley.

Step 10

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 11🔥 Preheat

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

Step 12

Put the filling in a 20x30cm/8x12in ovenproof dish and top with the mashed potato.

Step 13

Grate over the Gruyère.

Step 14🥧 Bake⏱️ 35 minutes

Bake for 30–35 minutes, until piping hot and the potato is golden-brown.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Chicken Parmentier carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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