Chicken à la Belge

Savor the taste of Belgium with this exquisite Chicken à la Belge recipe!
Portions:4
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken cutlets
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Flour for dredging
  • ½ lb thinly sliced ham cut julienne
  • 3-4 shallots diced
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a shallow dish, marinate the thinly sliced ham and diced shallots in 1 cup of white wine.
  • Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the floured chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Drain the marinated ham mixture, reserving the liquid.
  • Add the drained ham mixture to the skillet with the remaining butter and cook for 5-8 minutes until slightly browned.
  • Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the skillet with the ham mixture and cook together for an additional 5-8 minutes.
  • Pour the reserved wine mixture into the skillet with the chicken and ham.
  • Allow it to simmer for another 5-8 minutes to meld the flavors.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer them to a serving platter.
  • In the same skillet, stir in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream.
  • Cook until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
  • Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and ham.
  • Serve the Chicken à la Belge over cooked rice.
  • Enjoy your delicious Belgian-inspired dish!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Pairing:

Pair this rich and flavorful Chicken à la Belge with a crisp Belgian white wine like Chardonnay or a light Belgian beer to complement the creamy sauce and enhance the overall dining experience.
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine Belgium