Sautéed Chicken with Celery Root Puree and Chestnuts

Time

Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · 60 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Combine 2 tablespoon butter, celery root, cream, water, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan; cover and simmer, over medium heat, for 5 minutes.

   5 min
2. 2

   Remove cover and continue cooking until the celery root is tender and the liquid has reduced by about half, 10 minutes.

   10 min
3. 3

   Process in a food processor until smooth; return to saucepan, season with salt, and keep warm.

4. 4

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet, over medium heat; add chestnuts and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.

   4 min
5. 5

   Add sliced celery, ras el hanout (if using), season with salt and pepper and cook until celery is crisp tender, 2 minutes.

   2 min
6. 6

   Add stock and cook until it nearly evaporates and forms a glaze on the vegetables, 8 minutes; keep warm.

   8 min
7. 7

   Use another skillet and heat olive oil over medium heat; season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden, turning once, about 10 minutes.

   10 min
8. 8

   To serve, spoon the celery root puree onto serving plates, top with chestnuts and celery, then arrange chicken on top, and garnish with chives and tarragon.

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