Discover the authentic Poulet Vallée d’Auge, a traditional creamy French apple chicken from Normandy! 🍏🐔
This recipe features:
Tender, juicy chicken
Crispy bacon lardons
Sautéed apples and mushrooms
A rich cream and cider sauce
Flambéed with apple brandy (Calvados) for authentic flavor
Perfect to enjoy as is or served with rice or potatoes.
ngredients (for 4–6 servings):
1.7 kg (3.7 lb) whole chicken
150 g (5 oz) bacon lardons
200 g (7 oz) mushrooms
2 apples
250 ml (1 cup) cider
50 ml (3 tbsp) apple brandy (Calvados)
200 ml (3/4 cup) cream
2 onions
40 g (3 tbsp) butter
Salt and pepper
Instructions: Brown chicken, sauté onions, bake, prepare apple and bacon topping with Calvados, mushrooms, and cider, then finish with cream. Serve hot!
If you love French cuisine and Normandy specialties, this creamy apple chicken recipe will delight your taste buds.
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