Chicken With Sherry Vinegar and Tarragon Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Enjoy the savory taste of tender Chicken With Sherry Vinegar and Tarragon Sauce
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chickens ( jointed into 8 pieces , or 4 bone-in chicken breast portions )
2/3 cup sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 shallots , peeled and left whole
6 garlic cloves , peeled and left whole
1 3/4 cups dry sherry
1 tablespoon low-fat yogurt
1 pinch salt
plenty fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
360
Sugar
3g
Fat
18g
Chicken with Sherry Vinegar and Tarragon Sauce is a classic French recipe. The sweetness of vinegar combined with tarragon and shallots makes it an exquisite combination of flavors. The acidic properties of vinegar create a thick, rich, and flavorful sauce over the chicken. It is great for the whole family, serving up to 4 people and pairs well with rice or roasted vegetables.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven at 375°F.
2.Season the chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3.Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, and add chicken pieces skin side down.
4.Brown chicken on both sides for around 10-12 minutes and remove it from the skillet.
5.Next, reduce the heat to medium, add garlic, and shallots to the skillet.
6.Cook until shallots become softened.
7.Add 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon and 2/3 cup Sherry wine vinegar while stirring occasionally.
8.Now add 1 3/4 cups dry sherry to the pan and mix everything well.
9.Return chicken to the skillet skin side up and transfer to the preheated oven.
10.Roast for 30-40 minutes and remove it from the oven when the chicken is golden and crispy.
11.Remove the chicken from the skillet and strain sauce.
12.Stir in 1 tablespoon of low-fat yogurt to the sauce.
13.Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

PROS

This Chicken with Sherry Vinegar and Tarragon Sauce recipe is filling, healthy, and undoubtedly delicious to eat.

The recipe is simple to follow, and the ingredients used are basic pantry staples.

It makes for a wholesome family dinner or weekend meal.

CONS

The recipe requires a whole chicken which may not be accessible for everyone.

It may require a little effort and time to joint the chicken in 8 pieces.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken with Sherry Vinegar and Tarragon Sauce is a low-calorie and high-protein meal.
Skinless chicken breast is a lean meat option as it has lower amounts of fat. The tarragon herb is rich in antioxidants and provides anti-inflammatory benefits.
Sherry vinegar has a mildly sweet and tangy taste while also providing health benefits such as being a source of antioxidants.

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