Description
Creamy French-inspired chicken in tarragon sauce brings elegant simplicity to weeknight dining. Rich herb-infused cream sauce and tender chicken create a delightful harmony you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 breasts of chicken
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 sprigs tarragon
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
- 1 tablespoon runny honey
- Salt
- Black pepper
Liquids and Fats:
- Vegetable oil
- 75 milliliters (2.5 fluid ounces) medium dry white wine
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) chicken stock
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) double cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, preparing a baking pan for roasting chicken breasts.
- Lightly coat chicken breasts with oil, season thoroughly on both sides, and arrange skin-side up in the pan. Drizzle honey over the top for a caramelized finish.
- Roast the chicken for approximately 20 minutes until fully cooked through. Remove from oven and set aside, keeping the meat warm.
- Drain excess fat from the baking pan, then deglaze with wine, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom. Reduce liquid until only two tablespoons of concentrated juices remain.
- Pour stock into the pan and add whole tarragon leaves. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, reducing the volume by one-third.
- Incorporate cream into the sauce, stirring continuously. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken slightly, then remove the whole tarragon sprig.
- Chop fresh tarragon and stir into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Generously spoon the aromatic tarragon sauce over the roasted chicken before serving.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help create a beautiful golden-brown crust when roasting.
- Use fresh tarragon leaves for a more vibrant and aromatic flavor compared to dried herbs.
- Control sauce consistency by adjusting boiling time – longer boiling creates a thicker, more concentrated sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg