Pot-au-feu of Chicken with Foie Gras, Mashed Potatoes and Celery with Hazelnuts

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs)
• 1 lb foie gras
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 6 cups water
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped

Instructions:

1. Clean the chicken and remove the giblets.
2. In a large pot, add water, chicken, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and peppercorns. Bring to a boil and then lower to simmer. Skim foam from the surface periodically.
3. Cook for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken and set it aside to cool.
5. Add foie gras to the pot and let it cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, until it has melted into the broth.
6. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and reserve it. Discard the solids.
7. Peel and cube the potatoes. Cook them in salted boiling water until they are fork-tender, for about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash them with the heavy cream and butter.
8. Cut the celery stalks into small pieces and sauté them in a pan with hazelnuts for a few minutes until they are tender.
9. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken and shred the meat into pieces. Heat up the broth in a saucepan and add the chicken to it. Cook until the chicken is heated through.
10. Serve the chicken and broth in bowls, topped with foie gras and accompanied by the mashed potatoes and the celery with hazelnuts on the side.

Verdict:

This Pot-au-feu of Chicken with Foie Gras, Mashed Potatoes and Celery with Hazelnuts is a sophisticated take on a classic French dish. The combination of tender chicken, rich foie gras broth, smooth mashed potatoes, and crunchy celery with hazelnuts creates a comforting and flavorful meal that will impress any dinner guest. Perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weekend dinner.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with a side of warm crusty bread and a glass of red wine, such as a Burgundy or a Cabernet Sauvignon.