Chicken Bouillabaisse Recipe Video

When we think of Bouillabaisse, we think fish soup! But bouillabaisse's cooking method is also perfect for chicken. On any given Sunday in the hills around Nice France you are very likely to find Chicken Bouillabaisse on the menu!

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Chicken thighs8 (skin on and bone in)
 White wine3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Saffron1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Dried thyme1 Teaspoon
 Orange zest2 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Medium, chopped finely
 Chicken stock2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Chopped tomatoes2 Cup (32 tbs) (with their juices)
 Olive oil3 Tablespoon
For sauce
 Mayonnaise1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Lemon juice2 Teaspoon
 Paprika1 Teaspoon
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), crush
 Freshly ground black pepper To Taste
 Sea salt To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 597 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 40 g61.9%

Saturated Fat 5.4 g27%

Trans Fat 0.1 g

Cholesterol 137.8 mg45.9%

Sodium 506.1 mg21.1%

Total Carbohydrates 19 g6.2%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.3%

Sugars 7.1 g

Protein 32 g64.4%

Vitamin A 31.7% Vitamin C 49%

Calcium 8.6% Iron 23.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F.

MAKING
2. Place a large saute pan on flame and heat olive oil in it.
3. Drop onion and let it sweat, uncovered for 10 minutes.
4. Add orange zest, saffron, thyme, and white wine. Stir and bring it to a boil.
5. Drop chopped tomatoes, and chicken stock. Bring it back to a boil.
6. Throw chicken thighs into the pan, cover and pop it in oven for 45 minutes.
7. Meanwhile for white sauce, in a mixing bowl add mayonnaise, paprika, garlic, and lemon juice.
8. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
10. Remove the pan from oven and place it back on flame. Cook uncovered for an additional 25-30 minutes.

SERVING
11. In a serving platter, place a piece of chicken thigh, cover it with broth and serve it with bread and white sauce.
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