French Laundry Restaurant Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

FRENCH LAUNDRY'S LEMON BRINED FRIED CHICKEN



French Laundry's Lemon Brined Fried Chicken image

Chef Thomas Keller of Napa Valley's famous French Laundry and Ad Hoc restaurants has just written a cookbook called "Ad Hoc at Home"; this amazing dish is featured. To make this juicy and delectably crisp chicken, chef Keller soaks it in a lemony brine, then coats and fries it. The chicken, which is served every other Monday at Ad Hoc, is one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 gallon cold water
1 cup kosher salt
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup honey
12 bay leaves
1 head garlic, smashed but not peeled
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
3 large rosemary sprigs
fresh thyme, 1 small bunch
fresh parsley, 1 small bunch
2 lemons, use finely grated zest and juice of both
2 whole chickens, 3 pounds each
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 cups buttermilk
vegetable oil, for frying
rosemary and fresh thyme sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a very large pot, combine 1 quart of the water with 1 cup of the salt and the honey, bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme and parsley. Add the lemon zest and juice and the lemon halves and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the salt is dissolved. Let cool completely, then stir in the remaining 3 quarts of cold water. Add the chickens, being sure they're completely submerged, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain the chickens and pat dry. Scrape off any herbs or peppercorns stuck to the skin and cut each bird into 8 pieces, keeping the breast meat on the bone.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Put the buttermilk in a large, shallow bowl. Working with a few pieces at a time, dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing so it adheres all over. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  • In a very large, deep skillet, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 330°. Fry the chicken in 2 or 3 batches over moderate heat, turning once, until golden and crunchy and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 160°, about 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to paper towels to drain, and keep warm in a low oven while you fry the remaining chicken pieces.
  • Transfer the fried chicken to a platter, garnish with the herb sprigs and serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 990.7, Fat 54.2, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 246.3, Sodium 14888.8, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 15.9, Protein 65.5

More about "french laundry restaurant recipes"

THE FRENCH LAUNDRY COOKBOOK, ONE RECIPE AT A TIME - SERIOUS EATS
Aug 10, 2018 Unable to get a reservation at Thomas Keller's French Laundry, Carol decided to make her way through his French Laundry Cookbook instead, one recipe at a time. She's …
From seriouseats.com
Author Lia Bulaong


15 LESSONS FROM 20 YEARS OF THE FRENCH LAUNDRY - FOOD & WINE
Jun 11, 2014 15 Lessons from 20 Years of the French Laundry. In honor of the 20th anniversary of Thomas Keller's legendary Napa restaurant, The French Laundry, F&W’s Kate Krader and …
From foodandwine.com


THE FRENCH LAUNDRY, PER SE BY THOMAS KELLER
Jan 15, 2021 Recipes and stories from a pair of three Michelin-starred American restaurants. The book appears 20 years after the publication of the original The French Laundry cookbook …
From cookbookreview.blog


BOUCHON COOKBOOK | THOMAS KELLER RESTAURANT GROUP
Bouchon. Thomas Keller, chef/proprieter of Napa Valley's The French Laundry, is passionate about bistro cooking. He believes fervently that the real art of cooking lies in elevating to …
From thomaskeller.com


RECIPES FROM THE FRENCH LAUNDRY
The French Laundry Cookbook. 2014 marks the twentieth anniversary of the acclaimed French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley—“the most exciting place to eat in the United States” …
From tfrecipes.com


EASY CHICKEN FRANCESE – LEMON TREE DWELLING
Mar 17, 2025 what you’ll need for this recipe. Chicken – You’ll want to use thin cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts or cutlets for this recipe. I used 2 large breasts, cut in half lengthwise …
From lemontreedwelling.com


TOURTIèRE (FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT PIE) - PARDON YOUR FRENCH
Feb 22, 2025 Ingredients. For the crust: 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt 1 cup or 2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter, cubed and cold 7 to 8 tbsp ice-cold water For the filling: 1 large …
From pardonyourfrench.com


L'AUBERGE CHEZ FRANCOIS - RANKED TOP FRENCH RESTAURANT IN DC AREA
Voted Most Romantic and Best French restaurant in the DC metropolitan area by Washingtonian magazine and Open Table offering classic and contemporary Alsatian cuisine located in Great …
From laubergechezfrancois.com


SUMMER SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE - CREATIVE …
Fresh ingredients lend themselves to this summery Summer Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette from The French Laundry Restaurant; it is amazing! While I include a lot of salads in my meal plans, I seldom think to include recipes for them here. …
From creative-culinary.com


THE FRENCH LAUNDRY COOKBOOK BY THOMAS KELLER
Nov 1, 1999 Two examples: 1) a cheese dish with 16 ingredients and instructions to begin one component 5 days in advance. 2) an entree with 42 ingredients, 6 of which require cross-reference to their own separate recipes. …
From goodreads.com


HOW TO MAKE MICHELIN STAR PASTA FROM THE FRENCH …
Jan 25, 2025 Step into the world of fine dining as we bring you one of Chef Thomas Keller's most beloved recipes: Sweet Potato Agnolotti with Sage Cream, Brown Butter, and Prosciutto. This dish, featured in the iconic French Laundry …
From diningandcooking.com


THE FRENCH LAUNDRY COOKBOOK | THOMAS KELLER RESTAURANT GROUP
From innovative soup techniques, to the proper way to cook green vegetables, to secrets of great fish cookery, to the creation of breathtaking desserts; from beurre monté to foie gras au …
From thomaskeller.com


ICONIC DISHES BY CHEF THOMAS KELLER - FINE DINING LOVERS
Sep 24, 2018 The king of classic, Thomas Keller, is responsible for two three-Michelin-star restaurants in the U.S: The French Laundry and Per Se. ... The video below shows you that he approaches the recipe very simply, a few great …
From finedininglovers.com


BEST RECIPES FROM THE FRENCH LAUNDRY COOKBOOK
The French Laundry Cookbook is a culinary masterpiece that showcases the best recipes from one of the most renowned restaurants in the world. With its emphasis on fresh, seasonal …
From momwithaprep.com


RESTAURANT-QUALITY RECIPES YOU CAN EASILY MAKE AT HOME.
French Onion Pasta Casserole. 1 hr 15 mins. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. 45 mins. Old Fashioned Shepherd’s Pie. 1 hr. Hobo Casserole. 1 hr 30 mins. Creamy Chicken Enchilada …
From thestayathomechef.com


DATE NIGHT: "VALENTINE'S DAY AT THE FRENCH LAUNDRY" WITH CHEF …
Feb 7, 2025 Indulge in a romantic evening while learning to prepare simple, elevated cuisine with Chef Melissa Hass. For the appetizer course, we will learn to prepare decadent Duck …
From woodbridgeinnjasper.com


ERIC'S STAFF LASAGNA - FRENCH LAUNDRY RESTAURANT - RECIPE …
Sep 5, 2011 ERIC’S STAFF LASAGNA - French Laundry Restaurant Prep time:1 1/2 hours. Cook time:3 1/2 hours. Makes about 9 servings “Staff meal. Only the staff sees it. If you can …
From recipesecrets.net


BISTRO L'HERMITAGE, WOODBRIDGE - RESTAURANT MENU, PRICES AND …
Mar 12, 2025 Bistro L'Hermitage in Woodbridge rated 4.7 out of 5 on Restaurant Guru: 11242 reviews by visitors, 572 photos. Explore menu, check opening hours and book a table. Log In. …
From restaurantguru.com


17 EASY FRENCH RECIPES FOR EVERYDAY COOKING
3 days ago Make any weeknight meal special with these easy French recipes, including quick and delicious dishes from Julia Child, Jacques Pépin, and Justin Chapple. Enjoy hearty …
From foodandwine.com


FRENCH LAUNDRY’S LEMON BRINED FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE - CHEF'S …
French Laundry’s Lemon Brined Fried Chicken Recipe At the renowned French Laundry restaurant, Chef Thomas Keller’s Lemon Brined Fried Chicken is a beloved dish that has …
From chefsresource.com


HOW TO COOK FISH, THE FRENCH WAY - NYT COOKING
3 days ago With over 100 cataloged preparations, sole is one of the most esteemed fish in French cuisine, and sole meunière is the signature dish. It is the plainness of the recipe that …
From cooking.nytimes.com


NOTES IN THE FLOUR: THE FRENCH LAUNDRY: SALAD OF HERICOT ... - BLOGGER
Jul 13, 2014 For those of you that don’t know—The French Laundry is a very famous 3 Michelin Star restaurant in Napa Valley. It would probably be the meal of my life if I ever got to go. That …
From notesintheflour.blogspot.com


Related Search