This is the best crispy roast chicken recipe. The skin is perfectly crisp and crackly, there’s no basting, and it results in a lovely pan gravy at the finish. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner!
Chardonnay Food Pairings
Wondering what pairs with chardonnay? I’ve got you covered with these amazing chardonnay food pairings!
Chardonnay can vary greatly in body and oakiness. While California chardonnay wines are generally full-bodied, buttery and oaky, Oregon, Italian and French chardonnays tend to be un-oaked, with a brighter acidity and display more citrus notes.
What foods pair well with chardonnay?
What meat does chardonnay pair well with?
- Chicken – Try this easy roasted chicken or chicken piccata.
- Pork – Grilled pork chops and pork piccata are amazing matches.
- Seafood – Especially salmon and shrimp piccata.
- Ham – This glazed ham makes a great pairing!
Food Pairings for Chardonnay:
Unoaked Chardonnay:
Lighter, un-oaked chardonnay will pair well with more citrus forward dishes, and lighter dishes like seafood or grilled chicken.
- Halibut
- Creamy Polenta
- Chicken, especially Chicken Breasts, Chicken Marsala, Chicken with White Wine Sauce and Roasted Chicken.
- Sous Vide Salmon or Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
- Grilled Swordfish
- Shrimp Piccata or Shrimp Skewers
Medium-Bodied Oaked Chardonnay:
Medium-bodied, oak-aged chardonnay tends to pair better with foods that contain butter or cream. For example, creamy pasta dishes or risotto.
- Risotto, try Lemon Risotto, Scallop Risotto, or Shrimp Risotto.
- Creamy Pasta dishes like this Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Goat Cheese Pasta with 5-Minute Lemony Kale Pesto, or Roasted Fennel Pasta with Ricotta
- Turkey Swedish Meatballs
- Glazed Ham or Ham & Bean Soup
- Creamy soup recipes like Potato Leek Soup, Cauliflower Soup or Avgolemono Soup
What appetizers pair well with Chardonnay?
- Brie Crostini with Prosciutto & Honey
- Curry Chicken Skewers with Lime
- Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
- Salmon Dip with Creme Fraiche
Looking for more white wine food pairings, be sure to check out my favorite foods that pair with Champagne, Pinot Gris, and Riesling too.
My newest recipes that pair with chardonnay:
Apple Celery Root Slaw (Healthy Thanksgiving Salad)
Celery Root Slaw with Apples is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeno, cilantro & pickled onions.Â
Tortilla Crusted Chicken Breasts with Queso Sauce
Crispy Tortilla Crusted Chicken with Queso Sauce is an easy delicious dinner that will be on your table in 30 minutes! It’s crunchy, cheesy and so delicious!Â
Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Pasta with Sausage
This Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Pasta with sausage is a favorite fall recipe! This comforting meal is creamy, cheesy, a little bit spicy, and easily devoured by the spoonful!
Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Recipe
If you love Sour Cream & Onion potato chips, you’ll love this Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken recipe! Chicken breasts are coated with sour cream, then covered in crushed fried onions. Serve it all up with a lemon-chive sour cream sauce and you are in heaven!
Healthy Potato Leek Soup Recipe (Without Cream!)
This Healthy Potato Leek Soup uses fat-free Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream and doesn’t skimp on the flavor! Shallots, saffron and cayenne are all used to spice up this creamy soup.
