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French Chicken Thigh Galette

Weeknight-friendly Chicken Thigh Galette with the dijon and tarragon we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.3 from 1,043 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
French Chicken Thigh Galette
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the dijon and tarragon elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Grill over a medium-high heat, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked through.

Stir in the unsalted butter and the rest of the dijon and tarragon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the topping and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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