Chicken with Vinegar

Name: Chicken with Vinegar
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil; 1 chicken, 3 to 4 pounds, cut into serving pieces, or 2½ to 3 pounds chicken parts, trimmed of excess fat; 1 chicken, 3 to 4 pounds, cut into serving pieces, or 2½ to 3 pounds chicken parts, trimmed of excess fat; 1 cup good-quality red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon butter, optional; ¼ cup minced shallot or scallion; ¼ cup minced shallot or scallion; Salt and black pepper to taste; Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

A French peasant classic, popularized internationally by the great Paul Bocuse. My version is leaner; for something approaching the glorious original. Bread is a must, with salad to follow.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
1 chicken, 3 to 4 pounds

Europe
France
Main course
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

Method

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Set a large skillet—preferably with steep sides to minimize spattering—over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and wait a minute. When it is good and hot, place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down. Cook undisturbed for a