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Add a photoAlthough tarragon had been used only sparingly in American kitchens until the 1950s, the popular French herb became the rage here in that decade, especially with chicken and fish and as a seasoning for white wine vinegar.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbs. chopped shallot
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste (optional)
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Directions
- Directions:
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. One at a time, place a chicken breast half between 2 sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, flatten to an even thickness of about 1â2 inch.
- In a large sauté pan or fry pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. When hot, add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and sauté gently, turning once, until the chicken is golden and opaque throughout and the juices run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a warmed plate and keep warm.
- Pour off any excess fat from the pan and place the pan over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and sauté, stirring, until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tarragon and cream, increase the heat to medium and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom and blending well. Cook, stirring, until bubbling and thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Return the chicken to the pan and turn each breast several times in the sauce until well coated and hot. Transfer the chicken to a warmed serving plate or individual plates and spoon the remaining sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
- Adapted from Celebrating the Pleasures of Cooking, by Chuck Williams (Time-Life Books, 1997).
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 76g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 164 | |
| Calories from Fat 109 | 66% |
| Total Fat 12.42g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 5.91g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium 169mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 1.9g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.06g | 0% |
| Protein 11.27g | 18% |
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Comments
November 5, 2008This looks really good, Paula! I'm saving it to my "try soon" folder. If you like chicken breast, you might want to try this one: http://cookeatshare.com/recipes/easy-mediterranean-chicken-254 . It's simple but really great!
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