Grilled Chicken Dijonnais

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts served with a rich, tangy Dijon tarragon butter sauce
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This elegant yet simple dish features tender grilled chicken breasts paired with a luxurious Dijon tarragon sauce. The chicken is lightly marinated in lemon and oil to ensure moisture and flavor before hitting the grill. The star of the show is the sauce: a silky emulsion of reduced white wine and tarragon vinegar, whisked with butter and sharp Dijon mustard. It offers a perfect balance of acidity, richness, and herbal notes. Ideal for a romantic dinner or a special weeknight meal, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort. Serve with steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

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Grilled Chicken Dijonnais

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 272.1

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This elegant yet simple dish features tender grilled chicken breasts paired with a luxurious Dijon tarragon sauce. The chicken is lightly marinated in lemon and oil to ensure moisture and flavor before hitting the grill. The star of the show is the sauce: a silky emulsion of reduced white wine and tarragon vinegar, whisked with butter and sharp Dijon mustard. It offers a perfect balance of acidity, richness, and herbal notes. Ideal for a romantic dinner or a special weeknight meal, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort. Serve with steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine oil, lemon juice, and ground pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. Swirl chicken breasts in the mixture to coat evenly.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, combine tarragon vinegar and dry white wine in a heavy small saucepan.
  5. Boil over medium-high heat until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
  6. Remove from heat and add dried tarragon and white pepper.
  7. Whisk in butter one tablespoon at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition.
  8. Place over low heat and continue whisking until sauce has thickened slightly.
  9. Whisk in strong Dijon mustard.
  10. Set aside and keep warm.
  11. Prepare charcoal grill or preheat gas grill to medium-high heat.
  12. Drain chicken well, discarding marinade.
  13. Grill chicken for three to four minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  14. Arrange on a heated platter.
  15. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
  16. Serve warm sauce separately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 272.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.1g47%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: grilled, chicken, dijon, tarragon, sauce, mustard, butter, lemon, wine, vinegar, main course, easy, quick, dinner, herbs, emulsion, pan sauce, grilling, marinated, classic
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