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Classic Saint-Etienne Barboton Recipe

Classic Saint-Etienne Barboton is a baked chicken dish with creamy Gruyere cheese sauce, perfect for a comforting French meal.

Classic Saint-Etienne Barboton Recipe

Discover the classic Saint-Etienne Barboton recipe, a delicious baked chicken dish with Gruyere cheese and creamy sauce. Easy and authentic French comfort food.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
5m
Total time
45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g skinless chicken breast diced
  • 50 g white onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 50 ml whole milk
  • 10 g all purpose flour
  • 30 g grated Gruyere cheese
  • 5 g fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add diced white onion and minced garlic clove to the butter and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add diced skinless chicken breast to the pan and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle all purpose flour over the chicken mixture and stir well to coat.
  6. Slowly For whole milk into the pan while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  7. Cook the sauce until it thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove the pan from heat and stir in grated Gruyere cheese until melted and smooth.
  9. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Transfer the mixture to a small ovenproof dish and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  12. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh Gruyere cheese for best flavor.
  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender.
  • Stir the sauce continuously to prevent lumps.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed green beans
  • roasted potatoes
  • fresh baguette

Enjoy this classic Saint-Etienne Barboton warm, paired with fresh vegetables or crusty bread for a delightful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 0.5
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 9
  • Carbohydrates (g): 6
  • Protein (g): 15
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.07
  • Saturated Fat (g): 5

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