Velvet Chicken Flemish Style (Poulet à la Flamande)
A rich and creamy chicken dish, often prepared with white wine, mushrooms, and a touch of cream, offering a comforting and elegant Flemish culinary experience.
🧂 Ingredients
- 800 g Chicken thighs(bone-in, skin-on)
- 30 g Butter
- 2 medium Onions(chopped)
- 250 g Mushrooms(sliced)
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 200 ml Dry white wine
- 300 ml Chicken broth
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper(freshly ground)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
💡 Tip: Ensuring the chicken is dry helps achieve a better sear. - 2
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
⏱️ 8-10 minutes - 3
Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 4
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
⏱️ 7-10 minutes - 5
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and mushrooms, stirring constantly to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 6
Gradually whisk in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 7
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the sauce to a simmer. Return the seared chicken thighs to the pot.
💡 Tip: Ensure the chicken is mostly submerged in the liquid. - 8
Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 30-35 minutes - 9
Stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through gently without boiling.
💡 Tip: Do not boil after adding cream to prevent curdling. - 10
Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley.
💡 Tip: Excellent served with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs adds more flavor and moisture.
- ✓A good quality white wine will enhance the sauce's flavor.
- ✓Adjust the amount of cream to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
🔄 Variations
- Add a bay leaf and a sprig of thyme to the simmering sauce for extra aroma.
- A tablespoon of Dijon mustard can add a subtle tang to the sauce.