Chicken Paillardes With Mustard Cream & Tarragon Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Chicken Paillardes With Mustard Cream & Tarragon Sauce, a French classic reimagined

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

505

Sugar

Fat

37g

Chicken Paillardes With Mustard Cream & Tarragon Sauce is a classic French dish that has been reimagined to fit modern tastes. It takes tender chicken breasts and coats them with a beautifully creamy mustard and tarragon sauce, bringing depth and flavor to every bite. The dish is easy to make, but it's a bit of a showstopper, perfect for a date night or dinner party. The dish has been a staple in French kitchens for centuries and it's easy to see why. Bold in flavor, yet elegant in presentation, this dish is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3.	Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4.	Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
5.	In the same skillet, add white wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the wine is reduced by half.
6.	Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and tarragon to the skillet and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thick and creamy.
7.	Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve hot.

PROS

Chicken Paillardes With Mustard Cream & Tarragon Sauce is a sophisticated and flavorful dish that will impress any dinner guest.

The creamy sauce pairs beautifully with the tender chicken breast, creating a perfectly balanced dish.

CONS

This dish can be quite rich and heavy due to the cream and butter content, which is something to keep in mind when serving a larger meal.

The preparation and cooking time can take some time, making it a more time-consuming recipe to follow.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The chicken breast is an excellent source of protein, and the Dijon mustard adds a tangy and pungent flavor that can aid in digestion.

	4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , pounded thin
	1 teaspoon black pepper
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1/4 cup dry white wine
	1/2 cup heavy cream
	2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
	1 teaspoon dried tarragon or 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon