CHICKEN WITH LEMON, MUSTARD AND TARRAGON

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Chicken is great at soaking up the flavours in this dish and the mustard gives it an extra punch. Good served with rice and steamed green beans.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 ounce butter
4 chicken breasts
1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ounce fresh tarragon, chopped
salt and pepper, to season

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a heavy based frying pan over a medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken breasts for 2-3 mins on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same pan in the remaining butter mixture, gently fry the onion and garlic over a medium heat until really soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the wine and simmer for a few minutes Then add the broth, bring to the boil and simmer for a minute before whisking in the cream, lemon juice, mustard and half of the fresh tarragon.
  • Bring back to the boil and whisk thoroughly.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the pan, cook for 7-10 mins or until cooked through. Scatter over the remaining tarragon and season to taste.
  • Serve the chicken with the sauce and rice and steamed green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.8, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 161.6, Sodium 452.6, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 34.8

Rofikul Miya
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamza Nazeer
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of lemon juice next time. Otherwise, it was a good dish.


stefan kriek
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was still really good. The lemon and tarragon flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.


kutanya Chris
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ernestina Ampomah
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Dilawar Dil
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of lemon juice next time. Otherwise, it was a good dish.


Mohammad Sayed
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I'm not a big fan of mustard, but this dish was still really good. The lemon and tarragon flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.


Thuleleni Makhanya
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Imaima Ima
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Sujata singh
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-mustard-tarragon sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.