Julienne with chicken and oyster mushrooms

5 servings

90 minutes

Julien with chicken and oyster mushrooms is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that captivates with its delicate flavor and appetizing cheese crust. The origins of this recipe trace back to the times of classical French gastronomy, where juicy mushrooms and tender chicken fillet are combined with aromatic onions and creamy sauce. The dish is baked under a layer of melted cheese, creating a rich taste and velvety texture. Julien is often served in individual cocottes, making it perfect for a festive dinner or an elegant meal. The harmony of creamy sauce, mushroom aroma, and rich cheese flavor makes this julien especially popular among lovers of delicate and fragrant dishes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 602
• Proteins: 30.9g
• Fats: 47.3g
• Carbohydrates: 16.6g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 400 g
• Mushrooms: 200 g
• Onion: 3 pc
• Sour cream: 3 tbsp
• Hard cheese: 200 g
• Butter: 80 g
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Green: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil chicken fillet. I recommend using white meat; if you take chicken thigh, it will add even more fat to the dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 400 g

2. Cool the meat and cut it into strips, or as you prefer.

3. Dice the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 3 pieces

4. Boil the mushrooms and chop them if they are too large.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mushrooms: 200 g

5. Heat some vegetable oil in a pan, add mushrooms, salt, and fry until the liquid evaporates. Once the liquid has evaporated, add a piece of butter and fry for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Butter: 80 g

6. In a pan, heat butter with vegetable oil, add onion, season with salt and pepper. Sauté the onion until soft over low heat, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 80 g
   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Add mushrooms and chicken to the fried onion and mix. Sprinkle with flour and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mushrooms: 200 g
   • Chicken fillet: 400 g
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

8. Add sour cream, mix, and return the pan to low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 3 tablespoons

9. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring. Season the julienne with salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. Place in cocottes and generously sprinkle with grated cheese.

    Required ingredients:

    • Hard cheese: 200 g

11. Bake for 5-10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.