Chicken in Vinegar Sauce (Poulet au Vinaigre)
Chicken in Vinegar Sauce (Poulet au Vinaigre) features golden-seared chicken thighs braised in a lively vinegar and white wine reduction, rounded with cream and scented with tarragon. The sauce is bright yet silky, clinging to the crisp-skinned chicken for a rich, balanced bite. Serve for a cozy dinner with crusty bread or potatoes to soak up every drop.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken in Vinegar Sauce (Poulet au Vinaigre), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Combine the salt and black pepper, and season the chicken first on the meat side. Turn the chicken skin side up, pat it dry, and season with the remaining mixture.
- 3
Heat oil in an ovenproof pan over high heat. Place the thighs in skin side down and sear, without moving them, until well browned, about 5 minutes. Turn and sear the meat side for 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and turn off the heat.
- 4
Pour off or blot with a paper towel to remove excess fat from the pan, leaving 1 to 2 tablespoons.
- 5
Turn the heat to medium, add the shallots and a pinch of salt, and sauté for a few minutes, just until the shallots turn translucent. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring, for another minute.
- 6
Add the vinegar and cook, stirring and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the wine and broth, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken skin side up and turn off the heat.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is tender enough to pierce with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read about 195 degrees F (90 degrees C).
- 8
Remove the thighs from the pan and turn the heat to high. Boil for a few minutes, or until the volume is reduced by half. Add the cream and cook until the sauce begins to thicken slightly, a few minutes more.
- 9
Lower the heat to low and add the butter and tarragon. Stir until the butter melts. Return the chicken to the pan and baste with the sauce for a few minutes before serving.
- Calories 451.28 kcal High 23%
- Protein 23.45 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 8.44 g 3%
- Total Fat 31.56 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 10.11 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 155.58 mg High 52%
- Sodium 388.94 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.88 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 60.44 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 32.17 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.39 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken in Vinegar Sauce (Poulet au Vinaigre) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Thigh, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 451.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken in Vinegar Sauce (Poulet au Vinaigre) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Thigh, Fresh Dill, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken in Vinegar Sauce (Poulet au Vinaigre)?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 451.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken in Vinegar Sauce (Poulet au Vinaigre) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Chicken in Vinegar Sauce (Poulet au Vinaigre) healthy?
- Chicken in Vinegar Sauce (Poulet au Vinaigre) has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 451.28 calories and 23.45 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 388.94 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.11 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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