The French Chef with Julia Child Season 3 Episode 8 The French Chef: Broiled Chicken Plain And Saucy

In The French Chef season 3 episode 8, titled "Broiled Chicken Plain And Saucy," beloved chef Julia Child provides viewers with an in-depth lesson on how to prepare and cook broiled chicken, both plain and with a flavorful sauce.

The episode begins with Julia introducing her two chickens, whom she has just dispatched, and explaining the importance of properly cleaning and preparing the birds for cooking. She walks viewers through the steps of removing the innards and washing the chickens thoroughly, and then demonstrates different ways to truss them for cooking.

Next, Julia preheats her broiler and shows viewers how to properly season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a variety of herbs and spices. She places one of the chickens on the broiler pan and explains the importance of keeping an eye on the bird as it cooks, rotating it frequently to ensure an even cook throughout.

While the chicken is cooking, Julia prepares a simple sauce made from pan drippings, wine, and herbs. She shows viewers how to deglaze the pan with wine and scrape up any flavorful bits, and then demonstrates how to reduce the wine and create a delicious, savory sauce to serve with the chicken.

Once the first chicken is cooked to perfection and resting, Julia places the second chicken in the broiler and demonstrates how to cook it plain, without any added herbs or spices. She explains that this chicken can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to sandwiches to casseroles, and suggests that viewers experiment with different flavor combinations to suit their tastes.

Throughout the episode, Julia's charming personality shines through as she shares anecdotes and cooking tips with her audience. Her joy and passion for cooking is infectious, making this episode and all episodes of The French Chef a joy to watch and an inspiration for home cooks everywhere.