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Steamed French Coq

A classic French dish featuring tender chicken steamed with aromatic herbs and vegetables, delivering a rich flavor and moist texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken preferably free-range
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 1 cup celery sliced
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary dried or fresh

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean and cut the chicken into pieces, removing any excess fat.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the sautéed vegetables in the pot.
  2. Add enough water to the pot to create steam, but do not submerge the chicken.
  3. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a simmer. Steam for about 60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
Serving
  1. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot and serve hot.
  2. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.

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