Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
1 hour 20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Grilled dishes are always a great choice for family meals thanks to the warm atmosphere they bring along with rich flavors and enticing aromas. Today, let’s get into the kitchen and try making delicious French-style grilled chicken that is easy to prepare at home!
Ingredients for French Grilled Chicken For 4 people
Chicken 2 whole Potatoes 4 pieces Carrots 2 pieces Broccoli 1 head Onion 1 piece Red onion 2 pieces Garlic 2 cloves Cilantro 5 sprigs Thyme 1/2 teaspoon Basil 1 teaspoon Chili powder 1 teaspoon Vinegar 1 tablespoon Olive oil 3 teaspoons Margarine a little Salt/ pepper a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken
- Depending on the breed of chicken, you should choose those with a moderate size and weight. Do not choose those that are too large as they may have been injected with water, or those that are too small as they may not have matured, resulting in tough meat when cooked.
- You should choose chickens that are already processed with shiny yellow skin, good elasticity, and no bruises or clots of blood.
- When choosing live chickens, you need to pay attention to the movement of the chicken. A healthy chicken will move actively, its feathers will be smooth and have a certain shine.
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How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots that are of moderate size, not too large but feel firm and slightly hard when pressed.
- Fresh and delicious carrots are those that have a deep orange color, smooth and bright skin, and green leaves that are firmly attached to the body of the carrot.
- Avoid choosing carrots with wilted or bruised tops, damaged or slimy bodies, or with dark spots.
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How to choose fresh broccoli
- Choose broccoli with a deeper green color for sweeter taste; the softer and more delicious the broccoli is when cooked.
- Choose broccoli that has a round shape, with a high center, very small gaps between individual florets, and tightly closed surface.
- Avoid buying broccoli that has turned yellow, has soft stems, wilted leaves, or bruises and damages, as these are old or have been stored for too long, and will not taste good when cooked.
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How to choose delicious waxy potatoes
- Choose potatoes that are of medium size but feel firm and heavy, with smooth skin.
- It is advisable to select potatoes that do not have many dents to speed up the cooking process.
- Absolutely avoid purchasing potatoes that have been stored for a long time, sprouted, or have turned green on the outside, as these can be very toxic and harmful to everyone’s health.
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How to Prepare French Style Grilled Chicken
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Prepare the Chicken
After purchasing the chicken, you can use a knife or tweezers to pluck any remaining feathers on the chicken’s body.
Wash the chicken thoroughly with water to remove any feathers still stuck on the chicken. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar (or lemon juice/diluted salt water) to eliminate the fishy smell of the chicken. Rinse 2 – 3 more times, and the chicken is ready for preparation.
How to Prepare and Eliminate the Smell of Chicken Meat
- In addition to the above preparation method, you can soak the chicken in salt water for 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water and proceed to pluck the feathers.
- Additionally, you can also use vinegar or alcohol to pour over the chicken feathers before blanching in boiling water, making it easier to pluck.
- You can mix vinegar with salt in a ratio of 2 salt to 1 vinegar, then apply and rub the chicken meat several times, followed by a thorough rinse with cold water.
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Preparation of other ingredients
Wash the cilantro thoroughly and let it dry, divide it into 2 parts, 1 part whole stems, and 1 part finely chopped, then add to the chopped herbs 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, 1 teaspoon of basil, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil, using chopsticks to mix the mixture well.
For the broccoli, separate it into small bite-sized florets, soak in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.
Peel the potatoes and carrots, wash them clean. Cut into chunks, do not cut too thin as they will become soft and not tasty when roasted.
After washing the onion, cut it in half, chop one half finely, and leave the other half whole.
The red onion should also be washed clean, leaving 1/2 of the bulb and chopping the rest finely.
How to prepare potatoes without browning
- Using water or diluted salt water to soak peeled potatoes is the simplest method to prevent them from discoloring.
- When soaking, make sure the potatoes are completely submerged in water.
How to properly prepare broccoli
- The first step before washing the broccoli is to use a knife to separate each floret, which helps make cleaning easier.
- Just dilute a little salt in rice washing water, soak all the broccoli in it for about 10 minutes. Once the time is up, rinse thoroughly with water 2 – 3 times.
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Marinate the chicken
To prepare the marinade for the chicken, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper into a bowl.
Use your hands to evenly apply the mixture onto the prepared chicken.
Then, take the cilantro that has been seasoned and stuff it between the skin and the breast of the chicken, which will help the meat be more fragrant and delicious. Next, add a little butter to help the chicken become crispy and rich after roasting.
Continue by stuffing the chicken’s cavity with 1 clove of garlic, 1/2 red onion, and leave the cilantro stems whole.
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Roasting Chicken
Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper underneath for easier cleaning after roasting.
Place the chicken on the tray, then add the prepared potatoes, carrots, and broccoli on the tray. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the vegetables and mix well.
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes to ensure it is hot enough, then place the tray in to roast for 1 hour.
After 45 minutes of roasting, use chopsticks to poke the chicken; if clear juices run out, the meat is cooked. Add the chopped onions and roast for another 15 minutes to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
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Final Product
The French-style roasted chicken will have an attractive brown, crispy color, with an enticing aroma blending the flavors of the vegetables and chicken. When eaten, you will experience the tender, rich taste of the chicken infused with spices alongside the hearty vegetables.
Let’s enjoy this deeply French roasted dish together!
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This article has guided you on how to make French-style grilled chicken that is delicious and easy to make at home. Hope you can bring this delicious dish for the whole family to enjoy. Wish you success!
