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French chicken with new potatoes

James Martin
by James Martin
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1 		Quick Recipe
poussin
Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

½ poussin
4 tbsp butter
½ onion, sliced
3 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
5 tbsp white wine
70ml/2½fl oz double cream
For the new potatoes
150g/5¼oz cooked new potatoes
3 tbsp butter, melted
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/390F/Gas 6.
2. Place the poussin on baking tray and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked and golden.
3. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and soften for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the tarragon, rosemary, white wine and cream and reduce down for 4-5 minutes.
5. For the new potatoes, mix the new potatoes with the melted butter and season.
6. To serve, place the poussin on a serving plate and pour over the sauce. Serve with the new potatoes.