Baked tarragon chicken thompson is a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its savory flavors and elegant presentation. This classic French recipe combines tender chicken, aromatic tarragon, and a creamy, flavorful sauce to create a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're hosting a special dinner party or simply looking for a delicious and impressive meal, baked tarragon chicken thompson is sure to impress.
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BAKED TARRAGON CHICKEN BREASTS
WOW, I give this 5 stars! I was more than pleasantly surprised with this recipe. Even the picky kids loved it. Definitely company worthy. Serve with wide buttered noodles. I browned one side of the breasts in butter in a skillet but frankly, it was not necessary. The color from the brown mustard gave it great eye appeal. Recipe from: "What's for Dinner" by Maryana Vollstedt
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place chicken in a lightly spray 8x8 baking dish or casserole.
- In a small sauce pan. melt butter.
- Whisk in remaining ingredients.
- Pour over chicken.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until thickest part of breast is no loner pink.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
TARRAGON CHICKEN
This is a quick-time version of the classic French poulet a l'estragon (though you could speed it up further by bashing out the chicken breast or by using a turkey cutlet in its place, which would make this dish pleasingly alliterative) and is an instant reminder of the comforts of old-school cooking. Tender chicken (it's the poaching early on that sees to this), aromatically fresh and insistently herbal tarragon, a generous splosh of vermouth, all rounded off by rich, pale cream: this has the nostalgic, yet robust, charm of that French bistro of fond memory or happy imaginings. If you can't get fresh tarragon, do not despair: just double the freeze-dried tarragon at the start and add some freshly chopped parsley at the end. And I can assure you it would be worth your while considering a teaspoon of tarragon mustard, too, along with the cream. About which, please don't wimp out on me: this is old-fashioned cooking which cannot be proscribed by new-age dietary concerns. But, if you insist, halve the cream, and add another 2 tablespoons of vermouth when you're pouring the rest in after the chicken's had its first 5 minutes cooking. Eat with a tumbled mixture of French or green beans and asparagus tips along with steamed baby white-skinned potatoes or, hard to beat for me, some white basmati rice forked through with a soupcon of butter and freshly ground white pepper.
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Time 28m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the garlic oil in a frying pan or Dutch oven that has a lid and in which the chicken breasts will fit pretty snugly. Add the scallions, stir, then sprinkle in the freeze-dried tarragon, stir again and cook them in the garlic oil for a minute, stirring some more as they cook.
- Put the chicken fillets into the pan, curved side down, and cook for 5 minutes, watching the scallions don't burn. If they look like they're beginning to, scrape them from the pan and let them sit on the chicken pieces.
- Turn over the breasts, and add the vermouth (or white wine). Let the vermouth bubble up, then add the salt. Put the lid on, turn the heat down low and leave it to simmer gently for 10 minutes. Check the chicken is cooked through by making a small cut into the thickest part and ensuring the juices run clear - if not, simmer for a few minutes longer and check again.
- Remove the chicken breasts to warmed plates. Bring the remaining liquid to a boil, add the cream and stir well, then sprinkle in the fresh tarragon, stir again and give a good grind of white pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts, and give a final scattering of tarragon to serve.
CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON SAUCE
This is comfort food at its finest. I cook it at least once a week and usually serve it with homemade mashed potatoes and sautéed fresh green beans. -Cher Schwartz, Ellisville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper., In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm., Add shallot to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Add cream, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Increase heat to medium-high; cook until slightly thickened. Stir in 2 teaspoons tarragon, lemon juice and remaining salt. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with remaining tarragon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.
TARRAGON-CRUSTED CHICKEN
Fresh lemon and tarragon are a perfect match for these tender chicken breasts, creating a dish that's easy to prepare and even easier to love. Lily Julow of Lawrenceville, Georgia shares the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine lemon juice and oil. Dip chicken in lemon juice mixture, then crumb mixture., In a small skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED CHICKEN TARRAGON
Make and share this Baked Chicken Tarragon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except for chicken.
- Pour mixture over chicken and let marinate in refrigerator for several hours.
- Bake chicken at 350F for 1 hour.
ROAST CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Remove fat from the crop and cavity of the chicken. Remove the neck, gizzards and liver and freeze for another use.
- Squeeze half the lemon all over the skin of the chicken. Season the skin with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the remaining half lemon, garlic and 1 bunch whole tarragon.
- Put the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up, and roast 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the juices run clear. During the first few minutes, either shake the chicken or move it frequently with a wooden spoon to keep it from sticking.
- When chicken is done, tilt it over the roasting pan to let the cavity juices run into the pan. Remove the chicken to a platter. Pour off the fat from the roasting pan.
- Put the pan on top of the stove. Add the wine and bring the contents of the pan to a boil, while scraping the bottom vigorously with a wooden spoon. Stir in tarragon leaves. Let simmer 5 minutes once the pan is thoroughly deglazed. Serve the pan juices over the chicken or pass it separately in a sauce boat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 897, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 75 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1454 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
TARRAGON BAKED CHICKEN
Tired of dry or bland baked chicken? Don't want to add calorie-laden sauces? This recipe produces a fragrant, juicy baked chicken that looks just as lucious as it tastes.
Provided by Leslie Coleman @zeeteca
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease bottom of 13x9" baking dish. With clean hands, coat each chicken breast all over with olive oil. Arrange chicken pieces in baking dish.
- Gently lift a bit of the chicken breast skin and tuck some mincled garlic (plus a rosemary sprig, if desired) under the skin. Pour lemon juice over the top of chicken breasts. Sprinkle herbs and spices over tops of chicken breasts. (The more tarragon, the better!)
- Bake uncovered 45 minutes to 1 hour (or when pricked with a toothpick the juices are clear. Skin will be a beautiful golden brown.
- Important: Remove dish from oven and immediately cover with foil. Tuck foil into sides and corners of dish to trap steam. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This ensures that the juices return to the center of each chicken breast! Option: The chicken bone is easily removed at this point by turning the breast upside down. Bone will easily pull away from meat with one pull.
- Presentation. Yellow Rice and Steamed Green Beans creates a clorful plate. (Add leftover lemon juice and butter to freshly steamed green beans. Gently turn beans to coat.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken for a more flavorful dish. If using chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on will give you a juicier result.
- Prepare the chicken: Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry. Remove any excess fat, but leave the skin on for extra flavor.
- Make the tarragon butter: Combine softened butter, chopped tarragon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. You can also add other herbs like thyme or rosemary if you like.
- Rub the chicken with the tarragon butter: Generously rub the butter mixture all over the chicken, getting under the skin and inside the cavity.
- Roast the chicken: Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and cook in a preheated oven at 400°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Conclusion:
Baked tarragon chicken is a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and flavorful tarragon butter, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal.
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