VERMOUTH, LEEK AND TARRAGON PAN SAUCE

Vermouth, Leek and Tarragon Pan Sauce image

Provided by Borealis Beegirl

Time 17m

Yield 3/4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium leek, white part only
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry vermouth or 1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
salt
black pepper

Steps:

Halve leek lengthwise, and slice into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Add oil to same skillet used to cook chicken, add leek and cook, stirring often, until softened and browned around edges, 2-3 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Add broth and vermouth. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to simmer, scraping pan bottom to loosen browned bits. Simmer rapidly for 3 - 5 minutes until reduced to 3/4 cup, Stir in any accumulated chicken juices, return to simmer and cook for 30 seconds. Turn off heat, whisk in mustard, tarragon and butter, season with salt and pepper, Spoon over cutlets and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 32.4, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 1.4