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    Two FOR JOY

    Sep 02, 2021 4 minutes

    POULET VALLEE D’AUGE

    This classic from Normandy is the quintessential ‘treat for two’ – the sort of dish that would be impractical to serve to guests, and a bit too special for family eating. With its touch of drama (cue flames) it would make the perfect main course for a romantic supper.

    SERVES 2

    40g butter
    2 small eating apples, peeled, cored and each sliced into 8 crescents
    1 shallot, sliced
    2 boneless chicken breast fillets, preferably skin-on
    4tbsp brandy or calvados
    100ml chicken stock
    100ml crème fraîche or double cream
    A squeeze of lemon juice
    Finely chopped fresh parsley, to finish

    Put half the butter in a large lidded frying pan, heat until foaming then tip in the apples. Season and fry over a medium-high

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