Hong am rèisleck

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

A chicken specialty hailing from Luxembourg, hong am rèisleck consists of chicken smothered in a creamy Riesling wine sauce. Pieces of chicken are first browned in melted butter, then combined with shallots, garlic, mushrooms, chicken stock, heavy cream, flour, egg yolks, Riesling wine, and cognac or sherry, and cooked until done. The dish is typically seasoned with nutmeg, parsley, salt, and pepper, and it is usually enjoyed poured over hot buttered noodles, but it can also be accompanied by dumplings and seasonal vegetables on the side.