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Tarragon Chicken Delight

Tarragon Chicken Delight

Indulge in a Tarragon Chicken Delight that’s creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for weeknights or dinner parties, this dish will impress everyone!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken Chicken, cut into pieces or equivalent parts
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 clove Garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried tarragon
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • ½ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Tongs for flipping chicken
  • Whisk for incorporating cream

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter until it starts to sizzle.
  2. Add the chicken pieces, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, then flip to sear the other side.
  3. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
  4. Pour the chicken broth into the hot pan to deglaze, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Add the crushed garlic, dried tarragon, salt, and pepper, stirring together.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan, lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken and discard the garlic, then let the sauce simmer uncovered until it reduces by half (about 5 minutes).
  8. Stir in the heavy cream, whisking gently, and return the chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This dish can be served over creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a hearty meal.
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the heavy cream.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze for up to two months. Always thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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