Which wine pairs best with fresh, lemony Chicken Francese? Our tested pairing method revealed this Zarate Albariño as the best wine pairing for Chicken Francese.
Chicken Francese is a favorite recipe of NYT Cooking readers, perfect for dinner parties and weeknight dinners alike. We tried dozens of wines alongside this dish and picked one winner: the Zarate Albariño from Spain, which has great peach and citrus fruit alongside textured minerality to add flavor and lift to the Chicken Francese. Discover why the Zarate Albariño is an excellent pairing with this dish.
RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRINGS
1ST PLACE:
Zarate Albariño 2018, Rías Baixas, Spain
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An Albariño with great acidity, bright citrus, and a minerally finish.
2ND PLACE:
Granbazan ‘Etiqueta Verde’ Albariño 2017, Rías Baixas, Spain
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An Albariño with great concentration of fruit and textured richness.
3RD PLACE:
Jules Desjourneys Pouilly-Vinzelles 2015, Burgundy, France
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A medium-bodied Chardonnay with plenty of acidity that serves as a good backup option.
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