Chicken rillettes (French potted chicken spread)

14g protein · 11 h 45 min · 313 kcal

Chicken rillettes (French potted chicken spread)

You will only need 6 simple ingredients to make this delicious spread.

11 h 45 min6 servings313 kcal

Ingredients

  • 300 grams boneless skinless roast chicken
  • 150 grams duck fat
  • 300 milliliters bone broth
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and thinly slice the shallot.

  2. 2

    Transfer the shallot to a Dutch oven with one teaspoon of duck fat and make it sweat on low heat.

  3. 3

    In the meantime, shred the chicken (or turkey).

  4. 4

    Then add the shredded chicken (or turkey) to the Dutch oven along with all the other ingredients.

  5. 5

    Cover and let it simmer on low heat until all liquid is absorbed (about 3.5 hours).

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning to your own taste. Transfer the mixture to a 350 ml (12 oz) airtight glass jar. Once cooled down, store in the fridge overnight. And voilà! Serve at room temperature with fresh bread. Bon appétit!

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