Are you and your special someone looking for a romantic and flavorful dinner that you can prepare together? Look no further than tarragon chicken with apples for two. This delectable dish combines succulent chicken breasts with tart Granny Smith apples, aromatic tarragon, and a creamy Dijon mustard sauce for a taste experience that is out of this world. In this article, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece, leaving you with a dish that will impress and delight your taste buds.
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TARRAGON CHICKEN WITH APPLES
"When friends in Winnipeg served us this delicious chicken, I knew I had to have the recipe," says Karen Moffatt from Lake Cowichan, British Columbia. "It originally called for whipping cream, which is a little high in fat for me. I substituted 1% milk and found that it was just as good but not quite as rich."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon butter for 3-4 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook apples in remaining butter for 6-8 minutes or until tender; remove and keep warm., Add apple juice to pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 4 minutes or until juice is reduced by half. Add milk. Return chicken to pan; cook for 3 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the apples and tarragon; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TARRAGON CHICKEN WITH APPLES FOR TWO
When friends served us this delicious chicken, I knew I had to have the recipe. The original version called for whipping cream, which is a little high in fat for me. I substituted 1% milk and found that it was just as good but not quite as rich.-Karen Moffatt, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in 2 teaspoons butter for 3-4 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook apples in remaining butter for 6-8 minutes or until tender; remove and keep warm., Add apple juice to pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 4 minutes or until juice is reduced by half. Add milk. Return chicken to pan; cook for 3 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the apples and tarragon; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
ROSEMARY-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND POTATOES
The beginning of fall comes with an abundance of apples, which means it's time to start baking! But more than pies, apples roast extremely well with chicken! This dish makes a fantastic sweater-weather meal, with beautifully roasted chicken and an apple, potato, and onion bake that takes advantage of the delicious roasted chicken drippings.
Provided by Diana71
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the top and bottom parts of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add onion slices. Sprinkle onions with 1 teaspoon salt and saute for 2 minutes. Add sugar and continue cooking until onions are translucent but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Layer apples, potatoes, and sauteed onion slices in the bottom part of the broiler pan. Cover with the part top of the broiler pan.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken thighs. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub olive oil and spices thoroughly all over each thigh and place on the top part of the broiler pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour. Serve apples, potatoes, and onion alongside chicken thighs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 486 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
FRENCH CHICKEN TARRAGON
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
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.
ROAST TARRAGON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, small sweet potatoes, celery, large sweet onions, small red sweet peppers, small yellow peppers, olive oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, fresh tarragon, whole chicken, salt, pepper, chicken stock, ground cayenne pepper
Provided by Bethany Edings
Yield 5 serving
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Using some of the butter, grease a large roasting pan well.
- Then preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roughly chop all vegetables (if you don't they might cook down too much or get mushy).
- In large bowl combine all vegetables. Sprinkle with olive oil, pepper flakes, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon tarragon. Set aside.
- Pat chicken dry, making sure no innards are left in the chicken. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon tarragon inside of chicken along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Carefully mix remaining butter and tarragon place it under the skin of the chicken on top of the breasts.
- Place a small oven-safe grate or rack in bottom of roasting pan then pour in your mixed vegetables. Around it add ½ cup chicken stock.
- Place chicken on top of rack so it sits above the vegetables and stock.
- Cover with either lid or aluminum foil. Place in oven, adding ½ cup chicken stock as needed to keep the vegetables moist, but not drowned. Cook chicken for 2 hrs( cooking times vary on size of chicken and oven settings). Once chicken is close to being done, pull from oven and remove cover. Sprinkle with ground cayenne pepper and salt.
- Place chicken back into oven to brown for 10-15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074 calories, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 38 grams
FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON
Chicken salad often finds its way to my summer menus, served on greens or a croissant. I think this one is just a little special. It's sweet and juicy from the apples and grapes, a little savory from the tarragon, crunchy from the pecans and celery, and lightened up a bit with some yogurt.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chicken, apple, grapes, pecans, red onion, and celery in a medium bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, tarragon, Dijon mustard, and lime zest and juice together in a small bowl. Stir dressing into the chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 206.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
Tips:
- If you don't have a skillet that can go in the oven, you can sear the chicken in a regular skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, then transfer it to a baking dish before adding the apples and broth.
- If you want a crispy skin on your chicken, make sure to pat it dry with paper towels before searing it.
- You can use any type of apples you like for this recipe, but sweeter apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji will caramelize nicely in the oven.
- If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth or water.
- Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
This tarragon chicken with apples is a quick and easy one-pan meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, the apples are tender and sweet, and the tarragon adds a bright, herbaceous note. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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