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Main course · French

Poulet au Vinaigre (Chicken in Vinegar and Shallot Sauce)

45 min Serves 4 ~441 kcal/serving ~£8.20 (£2.05/serving) Gluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 700 g boneless chicken thighs
  • 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 200 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 150 ml chicken stock
  • 4 shallots, finely sliced
  • 100 ml double cream
  • 20 g unsalted butter

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
441 kcal
Protein
34.3 g
Carbohydrate
7.1 g
of which sugars
4.8 g
Fat
30.2 g
of which saturates
14.1 g
Fibre
1.5 g
Salt
0.69 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a large frying pan and brown the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the shallots to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Pour in the red wine vinegar and let it bubble for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits.

  4. 4

    Add the tinned tomatoes and chicken stock, return the chicken to the pan, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through with no pink remaining.

  5. 5

    Stir in the double cream and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

  6. 6

    Season well and serve.

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