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Easy Homemade Chicken Rillettes Recipe

Simple and delicious homemade chicken rillettes recipe. Perfect for an easy French-style appetizer spread.

Make easy homemade chicken rillettes with simple ingredients. Perfect French appetizer spread for your next gathering.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
1h
Total time
1h 15m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g skinless chicken thigh cooked and shredded
  • 30 g unsalted butter softened
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 5 ml lemon juice fresh

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Place cooked shredded chicken thigh in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add softened unsalted butter to the chicken.
  3. Add minced garlic clove and fresh thyme leaves to the bowl.
  4. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
  5. Add fresh lemon juice to the mixture.
  6. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and spreadable.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a small serving jar or bowl.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Tips

  • Use cooked chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness.
  • Soften butter at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Refrigerate rillettes to enhance flavor and texture.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers for best enjoyment.

Serving Suggestions

  • crusty bread
  • baguette slices
  • water crackers
  • cornichons
  • mustard

Enjoy this easy homemade chicken rillettes as a tasty spread on crusty bread for a delightful French-inspired appetizer.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 0
  • Sodium (g): 0.5
  • Sugar (g): 0.2
  • Fat (g): 22
  • Carbohydrates (g): 0.5
  • Protein (g): 18
  • Calories: 280
  • Cholesterol (g): 70
  • Saturated Fat (g): 14

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