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Jacques Pépin's Crusty Chicken with Mushrooms and White Wine
Jacques Pépin's Crusty Chicken with Mushrooms and White Wine
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Experience the culinary magic of Jacques Pépin with this exquisite Crusty Chicken with Mushrooms and White Wine. The technique of cooking chicken thighs skin-side down yields irresistibly crispy skin while keeping the meat tender and juicy. The accompanying mushroom sauce, enhanced with aromatic onions, garlic, and a splash of white wine, creates a restaurant-worthy dish that's surprisingly simple to prepare. This elegant yet unfussy recipe showcases Pépin's signature approach to cooking: transforming humble ingredients into something truly extraordinary. - Claude
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Ingredients
4 chicken thighs, skin on
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 cup diced onion
1 ½ tablespoons chopped garlic
3 cups sliced white mushrooms, washed
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Directions
Set the chicken thighs skin-side down on a cutting board.
Cut a ½ inch thick slash on either side of the thigh bone.
Season the thighs on both sides with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in a non-stick skillet.
Then turn the heat to high.
When the chicken starts to sizzle, turn the heat to medium and move the thighs around to ensure they aren't sticking.
Cover the skillet and cook for 16 to 18 minutes.
Check occasionally to prevent sticking.
If the skin is browning too quickly after 10 minutes, reduce the heat to low.
Once cooked through, transfer the chicken thighs to a warm oven to keep warm.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat from the skillet.
Turn the heat to high, then add the diced onion, chopped garlic, and sliced mushrooms.
Sauté, stirring often, for about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle in the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a minute or two, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
To serve, place the chicken thighs on a plate and spoon the mushroom sauce over them.
Garnish with chopped chives.
Servings\Yield
Serves 2-4
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 4 servings) - Calories: 325; Total Fat: 18g (Saturated Fat: 5g); Cholesterol: 115mg; Sodium: 520mg; Total Carbohydrates: 8g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 28g; Calories from Fat: 162 (50%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... This recipe emphasizes achieving a crispy skin on the chicken while creating a flavorful sauce with mushrooms and white wine, which is characteristic of Pépin's approach to simple yet delicious cooking.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: chicken, mushrooms, wine, dinner, french
🗂️ Categories: 🍗 Chicken & Other Poultry, 🍽️ Dinner
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook, Our Favorite Jacques Pépin Recipes
Jacques Pépin's Crusty Chicken with Mushrooms and White Wine was added on May 08, 2025 and last updated on May 08, 2025.
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