Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

simple yet sophisticated

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 35m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 55m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

790
calories
59g
fat
3,9g
carbohydrates
56,9g
protein
233mg
cholesterol
1130mg
sodium
Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

Recipe Description

This Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus is a delicious choice for a weekend dinner and a great way to cook chicken. Placing a second heavy skillet to weigh down the chicken helps keep it flat, so it browns and cooks evenly. The end result is a mouthwatering griddled chicken sat on a bed of buttery polenta with swirls of flavorful homemade sauce. This fancy-feeling meal is cozy enough for a date night at home.   

The recipe is not difficult to prepare, but it cannot be rushed. For the most tender and juicy meat with perfectly crisp skin, cook at moderate heat so that all the fat gets rendered without burning the meat. The recipe serves 4 or 2 really hungry people. Enjoy! 

To make the Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare chicken

    3 min
    Step 1 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Place a 2 ½- to 3-pound chicken, breast side up, on a clean cutting surface. Remove and discard giblets from the chicken cavity, if any. Use a boning knife to cut on either side of the breastbone, cutting along the ribs to remove the bones from the breast halves without detaching them from the chicken.

  2. 2

    Remove backbone

    2 min
    Step 2 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Use kitchen scissors to remove the backbone and separate the chicken into 2 halves. Discard ribs and breastbone, reserving the backbone.

  3. 3

    Cut off chicken wings

    2 min
    Step 3 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Use a knife to cut off the last 2 joints from each wing, leaving the drumette attached to the breast. Reserve the wing pieces.

  4. 4

    Season chicken

    1 min
    Step 4 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Sprinkle the chicken halves all over with 1 teaspoon salt and set aside.

  5. 5

    Cook chicken pieces

    10 min
    Step 5 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the chicken wing pieces and backbone. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add carrot, celery, and shallot

    3 min
    Step 6 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Add 1 carrot cut crosswise into quarters, 1 celery stalk cut crosswise into quarters, and 1 shallot halved lengthwise. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add wine

    2 min
    Step 7 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Add ¼ cup wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits until the liquid has almost reduced, about 1-2 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add chicken stock

    25 min
    Step 8 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Add 1 ½ cups chicken stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until the mixture reduces to about ¾ cup, about 25-30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Strain

    2 min
    Step 9 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Once reduced, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl. Discard the solids. Skim and discard fat from the strained stock.

  10. 10

    Cook chicken

    20 min
    Step 10 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine JusStep 10 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken halves, skin side down, in the skillet. Sprinkle the flesh side of each chicken half evenly with ½ teaspoon black pepper. Place a second heavy skillet on top of the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until the chicken is mostly opaque in color and skin edges are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

  11. 11

    Remove top skillet and continue cooking

    20 min
    Step 11 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine JusStep 11 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Remove the top skillet from the chicken and continue cooking until the skin is golden and releases from the skillet for about 5-8 minutes. Flip the chicken halves and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken reads 155 °F, about 1-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

  12. 12

    Prepare sauce

    3 min
    Step 12 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine JusStep 12 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Return the stock mixture to the saucepan over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon cold butter. Cook, whisking constantly, until melted for about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley and ½ teaspoon lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Keep the sauce warm over low heat until ready to serve.

  13. 13

    Serve

    Step 13 - Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus

    Place the chicken halves over the cooked polenta and serve with warm sauce.

Learn to cook this amazing Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus and impress your loved ones. And please don't forget to come back and let us know how did it go for you.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Sarah
April 25, 2025
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Yummy.

Sam Thompson
March 31, 2025
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Amazing family dinner! We made this on date night and the kids loved it too. Griddled chicken was so juicy, a definite winner!

Quirina Rossi
January 6, 2025
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Incredible! I made this on a rainy evening, and it felt like a warm hug. The chicken was so tender, and the white wine jus added the perfect touch. I can't wait to share this recipe at my next gathering. Thank you for this amazing dish!

Fiona Burrows
August 31, 2024
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So excited! Loved it!

Julia
June 3, 2024
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¡Increíble! Hice este pollo para una cita y quedó delicioso. Todos quedaron impresionados. ¡Gracias por la receta!

Amy Johnson
June 2, 2024
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Tried this Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus for our anniversary dinner. It was a hit! I set the table all pretty and the chicken turned out so juicy and tender. My hubby couldn't stop raving about it. We both felt like we were at a fancy restaurant, just in our little kitchen. Def gonna make this again.

Olive
October 29, 2023
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So tasty, loved it!

Imogen
October 5, 2023
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I tried this recipe for a cosy night in and it was brilliant. The chicken was incredibly juicy and the white wine jus paired perfectly. A real treat that reminded me of dining out.

Madeline
October 1, 2023
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Absolutely killer dish! My fam loved it and I felt like a pro chef. Easy peasy! Will def make again!

Vanessa Clarke
June 23, 2023
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OMG, I made this for our anniversary, and my husband thought I was a pro chef. So good and easy. Love it.

Barbara Johnson
May 9, 2023
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This Griddled Chicken with White Wine Jus was a hit for our Saturday dinner. I took my time, and the result was so juicy and flavorful. We enjoyed every bite, reminiscing on our travels to Italy. Perfect recipe.

YummyYankee
May 2, 2023
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Simply divine meal!

Quinn
March 24, 2023
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Totally nailed this recipe! Chicken was juicy and the sauce... wow.

Vanessa Green
October 10, 2022
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I made this for a cozy dinner with a friend. It was easy to follow and tasted amazing. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful.

Wendy
May 5, 2022
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¡Delicious!

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