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Grilled Chicken Dijonnais

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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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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 272.1
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
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
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground pepper
  • 6 Chicken Breasts halves
  • 3 tablespoon Tarragon vinegar
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine oil, lemon juice, and ground pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. 2
    Swirl chicken breasts in the mixture to coat evenly.
  3. 3
    Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, combine tarragon vinegar and dry white wine in a heavy small saucepan.
  5. 5
    Boil over medium-high heat until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and add dried tarragon and white pepper.
  7. 7
    Whisk in butter one tablespoon at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition.
  8. 8
    Place over low heat and continue whisking until sauce has thickened slightly.
  9. 9
    Whisk in strong Dijon mustard.
  10. 10
    Set aside and keep warm.
  11. 11
    Prepare charcoal grill or preheat gas grill to medium-high heat.
  12. 12
    Drain chicken well, discarding marinade.
  13. 13
    Grill chicken for three to four minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  14. 14
    Arrange on a heated platter.
  15. 15
    Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
  16. 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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