Chicken with Belgian Endive (kip met witloof)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Classic Belgian dish Chicken with Belgian Endive (kip met witloof)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

500

Sugar

Fat

36g

Chicken with Belgian Endive, or kip met witloof, is a classic Belgian dish that's popular in the winter months. This hearty main course features tender chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, served with delicious Belgian endive. The bitterness of the endive pairs perfectly with the richness of the cream sauce, resulting in a warm and satisfying meal that's perfect for colder weather. It's a great dish to prepare for a family dinner or to impress guests with your knowledge of Belgian cuisine.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Cut the chicken into pieces and season with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.
3.	Melt the butter in a large, oven-proof pan and brown the chicken on all sides.
4.	Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
5.	Add the endive to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
6.	Add the chicken back to the pan and drizzle with lemon juice.
7.	Pour the heavy cream over the chicken and endive.
8.	Cover the pan with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the endive is tender.

PROS

Chicken with Belgian Endive is a classic and delicious dish.
The endive provides a slightly bitter contrast to the tender chicken, and the cream sauce is rich and flavorful.

It’s a great comfort food option that can feed the whole family.

CONS

This dish does take over an hour to prepare and can be a bit time-consuming.

Also, it’s quite high in calories due to the use of heavy cream and butter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish isn’t particularly healthy, there are a few benefits. Chicken is high in protein, which can help keep you feeling full, and endive has a lot of fiber, which can aid in digestion.

	1 large whole chicken
	2 lbs Belgian endive
	2 tablespoons butter
	1/4 cup heavy cream
	1 lemon , juice of
	flour , for dusting chicken
	salt & pepper , to taste