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Oven-Baked Chicken with Champagne and Armagnac Sauce

Tender oven-baked chicken with a creamy champagne and armagnac sauce for an elegant main course.

Oven-Baked Chicken with Champagne and Armagnac Sauce

Delicious oven-baked chicken with a rich champagne and armagnac sauce. Easy to prepare and perfect for a special dinner.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
5m
Total time
45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 180 g skinless chicken thigh
  • 50 ml champagne
  • 15 ml armagnac
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 1 piece shallot minced
  • 100 ml chicken broth low sodium
  • 30 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 Fahrenheit).
  2. Pat dry the skinless chicken thigh and season with salt and ground black pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  4. Place the chicken thigh skin side down and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer it to the preheated oven.
  7. Bake the chicken for 15 minutes until cooked through.
  8. While chicken bakes, melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  9. Add minced shallot and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  10. For in champagne and armagnac, simmer until reduced by half.
  11. Add chicken broth and continue simmering until sauce thickens slightly.
  12. Stir in heavy cream and cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
  13. Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  14. Serve chicken with the champagne and armagnac sauce spooned over the top.

Tips

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 75C (165F) internally.
  • Let the chicken rest after baking to keep it juicy.
  • Simmer sauce gently to avoid burning the cream.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed green beans
  • roasted baby potatoes
  • fresh garden salad

Enjoy this elegant oven-baked chicken with champagne and armagnac sauce for a delicious and impressive meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 0
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 9
  • Carbohydrates (g): 2
  • Protein (g): 22
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.07
  • Saturated Fat (g): 3

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