Best 7 French Chicken Breast With Orange Tarragon Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of France with this delectable recipe for French Chicken Breast with Orange Tarragon Sauce. Experience a symphony of zesty orange, aromatic tarragon, and tender chicken, harmoniously blended in a creamy, luscious sauce. This culinary masterpiece promises an unforgettable dining experience, captivating your taste buds with every bite. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of French cuisine.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH ORANGE AND TARRAGON SAUCE



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I got this from my friend George in Pahala on the 'Big Island'. Not only is it quick and easy, it's delicious. He and I both prefer the rich taste of chicken thighs over the milder taste of breasts.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, defatted
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups orange juice, freshly sqeezed
2 cups chicken stock, home made is best
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, bruised
4 tablespoons ghee

Steps:

  • Wash chicken, pat dry with paper towels.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • In a medium size frying pan heat orange juice, chicken stock, and tarragon to a slow boil.
  • Add chicken, cook 8-10 minutes per side 'til juice runs clear when chicken is pierced.
  • Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Increase burner to medium high.
  • Reduce sauce by half or more.
  • Return chicken to pan, cover with sauce, heat 'til warm.
  • Serve on a bed of jasmine rice, risotto, or couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.3, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 93.6, Sodium 342.9, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.3, Protein 18

FRENCH CHICKEN BREAST WITH ORANGE TARRAGON SAUCE



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. 53

Categories     Chicken     Main Dish     Easy     Quick and Easy     French     Chicken breast

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

chicken breasts
butter
olive oil
salt and black pepper
orange juice
chicken broth, low salt
tarragon sprigs
butter, unsalted
chicken breasts
butter
olive oil
salt and black pepper
orange juice
chicken broth, low salt
tarragon sprigs
butter, unsalted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃). Put 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large skillet and place it over high heat for 2 minutes. Season the chicken breasts with a sprinkling of salt and pepper and place 4 of the breasts in the pan skin side down. Sear for 1 minute or until the skin is crispy and a golden brown. Turn the breasts and sear 1 more minute. Remove to a baking dish and repeat the process with the rest of the butter, oil and breasts. Place the baking dish into the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Add orange juice, chicken broth, and tarragon to the hot skillet. Cook until reduced by about ¾ (sauce should coat the back of a spoon). Right before serving, whisk in the butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts :

FRENCH CHICKEN TARRAGON



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Tarragon doesn't get enough love. Most people know it only in its dried form, and administered with a heavy hand. But a few sprigs of fresh tarragon can be lovely. It's a traditional component of the mixture called fines herbes, contributing sweetness and an almost anise-like flavor. It happily finds its way into salads, vinaigrettes, and homemade mayonnaise, and it is often the herb of choice for chicken or fish. Tarragon is especially well suited for these braised chicken thighs, complementing the white wine and crème fraîche.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     Dinner     Chicken     Tarragon     Lemon     Shallot     Braise     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon, plus whole leaves for garnish
1 cup Blond Chicken Broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup crème fraîche
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Put an enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and shallots and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chopped tarragon and cook for 1 minute (be careful not to let the garlic brown). Arrange the chicken thighs in the pot in one layer, add the broth and wine, and bring to a simmer.
  • Put the lid on and place the pot on the middle shelf of the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 350°F and continue baking for 45 minutes, or until the thighs are tender. Put the thighs on a platter, cover loosely, and keep warm.
  • Strain the pan juices through a fine sieve into a saucepan and spoon off any rising fat. Place the pan over medium-high heat, add the crème fraîche and lemon zest, and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken, garnish with tarragon leaves, and serve.

CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON SAUCE



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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

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice

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.

DIJON-TARRAGON CREAM CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts bathed in a delicate mustard tarragon sauce. A quick and simple recipe that you can serve on a weeknight but tastes like a French chef came to your house!

Provided by DELTAQUEEN50

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and place in the skillet. Brown on both sides. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Stir cream into the pan, scraping up brown bits. Mix in mustard and tarragon. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until thickened. Return chicken to skillet to coat with sauce. Drizzle chicken with remaining sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 120.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 226.8 mg

FRENCH TARRAGON ROAST CHICKEN



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Easy way to roast a chicken, great taste, with a different style sauce. Cook on a rack over roasting dish and cover with greaseproof paper. Makes a good weekday meal.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 lb) whole chickens
salt
pepper
2 ounces butter
4 g dried tarragon
4 cups water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 ounces single cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180c.
  • Season the body cavity with the salt and pepper, add 1.5 oz butter, and 1 tsp of the tarragon. Close the cavity with a skewer or toothpick.
  • Use the remaining butter to spread over the breast of the bird. Cover with large piece greaseproof paper.
  • Place the bird on a rack over the roasting dish and add 2 cups of water. Cook for 1.5 hours or till juices run clear.
  • In the meantime, mix the remaining tarragon in a saucepan with the 2 remaining cups of water, bring to a boil and simmer till the liquid has reduced by half.
  • With a little water mix the cornstarch to a thin paste and whisk into the tarragon water to thicken it to make a sauce.
  • Remove the bird from the pan and set aside.
  • Whisk the liquid from the roasting pan into the sauce and add the cream.
  • Pour some of the sauce over the bird.
  • Serve the remaining sauce separately.
  • Serve with boiled potatoes, glazed carrots and runner beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.7, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 205, Sodium 245.2, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.1, Protein 38.6

SAUTéED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TARRAGON



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As the owner of the French Laundry, Per Se and Bouchon, restaurateur Thomas Keller is best known for haute cuisine, but he can do weeknight cooking, too. Case in point: this elegant and easy chicken dish that can be ready in about 20 minutes.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
6 large (about 6 ounces each) or 12 small (about 3 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Canola oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon plus 1 tablespoon whole tarragon leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together paprika and curry powder, and sprinkle on both sides of chicken breasts; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Place 2 breasts on large sheet of plastic wrap, cover with more plastic and pound with a mallet until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with remaining breasts. (Chicken may be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 12 hours.)
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Season chicken on both sides with salt. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add enough canola oil to film the bottom of pan. Working in batches, without crowding, place breasts smooth side down and let cook until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Turn and cook for another 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven.
  • Wipe out skillet and return to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and shallot, and sauté for 30 seconds, swirling pan to coat shallot with butter. Add wine, raise heat to medium-high, and cook until wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add stock, bring to boil, and cook until reduced and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped tarragon, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and any juices that have accumulated on baking sheet. Swirl to melt butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken on a warmed platter, pour sauce over it, and garnish with whole tarragon leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 207 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right oranges. Use navel or blood oranges for a sweet and tangy flavor.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them. This will release the flavorful oils from the skin.
  • Use fresh tarragon. Dried tarragon will not have the same flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through. This will ensure that the chicken is tender and flavorful.
  • Reduce the orange-tarragon sauce until it is thickened. This will help the sauce to coat the chicken better.
  • Serve the chicken with rice or potatoes. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

French chicken breast with orange-tarragon sauce is a classic dish that is easy to make and always impresses. The combination of sweet oranges, savory tarragon, and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

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