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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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.

CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE

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Categories Chicken Dairy Herb Poultry Roast Kid-Friendly Summer Bon Appétit Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 4- to 4-1/2 pound whole chicken
4 large fresh tarragon sprigs
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out. Pat dry. Sprinkle chicken inside with salt and pepper. Place tarragon sprigs in cavity. Rub butter all over outside of chicken. Place chicken in roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup water into roasting pan.
Roast chicken until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 1 hour. Transfer chicken to platter; cover with foil while making sauce.
Transfer pan juices to medium saucepan. Freeze until fat rises to top, about 10 minutes. Spoon off fat; discard. Add vermouth to pan juices in saucepan. Boil until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Add cream and tarragon and boil until mixture thickens to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve with chicken.