Savigny-les-Beaune 2022 and Crispy chicken with peanut butter sauce

Our white wines have finally arrived! To highlight their vibrant character, we’ve crafted the perfect pairing: crispy chicken with rice and peanut butter sauce. The chicken’s crispiness and the rich, savory notes of the peanut butter sauce beautifully complement the lively acidity and vibrant flavors of our Chardonnay. The wine’s aromas of white fruits and minerality add an extra layer of depth, creating a harmonious interplay between the dish and the wine that elevates your dining experience to something truly delightful.

Ingredients

For the sauce:

3 tbsp peanut butter

40cl coconut milk

1 tbsp red curry paste

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp fish sauce 

3 tsp lime juice

Spring onion

For the chicken:

600g of breast chicken

105 g all-purpose flour

30 g cornstarch

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

2 eggs

Canola oil

150gr of rice

Instructions

For the Rice

1. Rinse the rice three times with cold water.
2. In a pan, add water and the rinsed rice, then bring it to a boil. Cook until the rice is tender (approximately 12 minutes).
3. Drain the rice and set aside.

For the Chicken

1. Cut the chicken breasts into 4 cm cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
4. Heat the canola oil in a large pan.
5. Once the oil is hot, dip each chicken piece in the beaten eggs, then coat with the flour mixture. Fry in the pan until golden brown. Set aside.

For the Sauce

1. In a pan, combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, and fish sauce.
2. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken.
3. Add the lemon juice and stir. Set aside.

Serve over rice, topped with crispy chicken and a generous drizzle of peanut sauce, garnished with chopped spring onions, and pair with a glass of Savigny-les-Beaune 2022 to let the flavors dance in perfect harmony. Enjoy the magic!