Regional specialties

Poulet basquaise

Chicken cooked with a tomato, pepper and onion preparation.

Chicken with a Basque-style tomato and pepper preparation.
Chicken with a Basque-style tomato and pepper preparation.Photo: Arnaud 25CC BY-SA 4.0Poulet basquaise 02

Say it: poo-LAY bass-KEZ (approximate English pronunciation)

Poulet basquaise pairs chicken with vegetables familiar from Basque cooking: tomatoes, peppers and onions. The sauce surrounds the meat rather than acting as a crisp coating. A restaurant may add regional seasoning or other ingredients. Read the menu for the accompanying starch and whether the portion includes bone-in pieces or another cut.

Names to look for on menus

poulet basquaise, chicken basquaise, basque chicken

Explore its regional connections: French Basque Country

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About this guide and further reading

Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-12. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.