Tarragon Chicken
Description
This elegant yet simple Tarragon Chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. The boneless chicken breasts are pounded thin for quick, even cooking and served in a luxurious sauce made from butter, white wine, and stock. Fresh tarragon provides a distinctive anise-like aroma that pairs beautifully with the savory chicken. This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special weeknight meal, cooking up in under thirty minutes.Directions
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Trim chicken breasts of excess fat and pound between two sheets of wax paper to an even 1/3-inch thickness. Season with salt to taste.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken breasts to the skillet and fry, turning gently with tongs, for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate, keeping warm.
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Carefully pour out the excess fat from the skillet, leaving any browned bits at the bottom.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the shallots and garlic.
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Sauté the shallots and garlic, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Pour in the beef stock, chicken stock, and white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces by half.
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Stir in the fresh tarragon, parsley, and pepper. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
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Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
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Heat the chicken through for 1-2 minutes until warmed.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 388kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 107.4 mgmg36%
- Sodium 167.2 mgmg7%
- Protein 24.1 gg49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
