French Poultry Dishes

This French classic is made by slow-roasting duck meat in its own fat. What was once used as a method of preserving meat in times before refrigeration is nowadays enjoyed as a rich and flavorful dish of its own. The meat is typically seasoned with... READ MORE

This classic peasant stew hails from the French region of Burgundy. This dish is the perfect showcase for the harmonious coexistence of its two main ingredients – coq, or rooster, and vin, or wine, in this case a bold, rust... READ MORE

This dish of flash-seared duck breast dates back to the late 1950s, when French chef André Daguin first prepared a magret like a steak and served it medium-rare. The meat is usually served thinly sliced and still slightly pink on the inside... READ MORE

Poulet rôti is a classic French dish that translates to "roast chicken." The preparation involves seasoning a whole chicken with herbs, garlic, and butter before roasting it to perfection. The result is a flavorful, golden-brown chicken with... READ MORE

Simple, yet bursting with typical French and Mediterranean flavors, poulet basquaise is one of the most famous French stews. Translated as Basque-style chicken, the dish incorporates authentic French ingredients and traditional French coo... READ MORE

An Alsatian version of the classic coq au vin, known as coq au Riesling is a dish consisting of chicken, mushrooms, onion, lardons, and dry Riesling wine from Alsace, recognized as one of the best wines in the world. It is said t... READ MORE

Poulet chasseur (lit. Hunter's chicken) is a traditional chicken dish originating from France. The dish is usually made with a combination of chicken, shallots, mushrooms, garlic, butter, salt, pepper, oil, flour, chicken stock, tomatoes, thyme, p... READ MORE

Poulet au cidre is a traditional dish from the region of Brittany. It's made with a combination of chicken breasts, onions, apples, butter, cream, nutmeg, and hard cider, preferably from the region. The onions and apples are sautéed in butt... READ MORE

Canard à l'orange is a traditional dish in which a duck is roasted, then served with a rich brown sauce that's flavored with sugar and orange juice. The dish is typically made with a duck breast known as Magret – which comes from a fo... READ MORE

Along with coq au Riesling, coq au vin jaune is another variation on the classic coq au vin. Instead of red wine, coq au vin jaune incorporates yellow or white wine. The best vin jaune is found in the French region of Jura, but a... READ MORE

Poulet au vinaigre is a traditional bistro classic consisting of chicken in a creamy vinegar sauce. The ingredients include pieces of chicken, onions, shallots, garlic, tarragon, tomatoes, cream, chicken stock, white wine, and red wine vinegar. On... READ MORE

Civet de canard is a traditional duck stew. It's made with a combination of duck legs and breasts, bacon, flour, shallots, garlic, red wine, balsamic vinegar, stock, carrots, bay leaves, and thyme. The duck meat is coated in flour and browned, the... READ MORE

Salade Landaise is a traditional salad originating from the Landes area, famous for its duck and walnuts. The salad is beloved for its contrast of temperatures of the ingredients. It's made with duck breast, gizzards or confit, lettuce leaves, bac... READ MORE

Canard à la presse, also known as pressed duck, is a traditional dish that is known for its unique and elaborate preparation. It's a specialty of French cuisine, particularly associated with the Parisian restaurant La Tour d'Argent. The dis... READ MORE

Canard aux cerises is a traditional dish made with duck and sour cherries as the main ingredients. Other ingredients include carrots, onions, duck fat (or lard), white wine, seasonings, and aromatic herbs such as bay leaves, parsley, celery, and t... READ MORE

Poulet à la Cancoillotte is a traditional chicken dish originating from the region of Haute-Saône. The dish is usually made with a combination of chicken, garlic, shallots, cognac, white mushrooms, chicken stock, heavy cream, Cancoill... READ MORE

This classic Burgundian dish was created in 1930 by the wife of the Mayor of Dijon, Madame Gaston Gérard. She prepared it for Maurice Edmond Sailland, a celebrated food writer who was visiting at the time. Although there are numerous variat... READ MORE

Poulet à la bretonne is a traditional chicken dish originating from Brittany. The dish is usually made with a combination of chicken, leeks, onions, carrots, flour, cider, crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, oil, butter, salt, pepper... READ MORE

Poulet à la comtois is a traditional dish from the French region of Franche-Comté. It consists of chicken pieces (preferably of the Bresse variety) cooked in a sauce made with white wine from Jura, crème fraîche... READ MORE

A classic meat soufflé known as soufflé au poulet is made with a creamy chicken mixture that is smothered in whipped egg whites, and then baked until nicely colored and puffed up. The base of the dish is typically made with cream of ... READ MORE

Fondue Bressane is a French-style fondue from the Bresse region, featuring breaded and fried chicken pieces (traditionally, Volaille de Bresse breed) instead of traditional cheese or broth-based fondues. Small pieces of chicken (and sometimes veal... READ MORE

Canard braisé aux Montmorency is a traditional dish originating from Val-d'Oise, just north of Paris. The dish is made with a combination of duck, leeks, carrots, onions, turnips, celery, cloves, juniper berries, cinnamon, red wine, chicken... READ MORE

Poulet farnèse is a traditional chicken dish originating from Vence in Provence. The dish is usually made with a combination of broiler chickens, hazelnuts, garlic, butter, chicken stock, Cognac, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. The chicken is... READ MORE