Le Creuset French-Style Roast Chicken With Tarragon Cream Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Indulge in a juicy Le Creuset French-Style Roast Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

75 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficulty: Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

480

Sugar

Fat

34g

Le Creuset French-Style Roast Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce is a classic French recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. This recipe uses a Le Creuset Dutch Oven to cook the chicken, ensuring even cooking and tender results. The tarragon cream sauce adds a unique flavor to the dish, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts. Whether it's a dinner party or a family gathering, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Place the chicken in a Le Creuset Dutch Oven and tuck the wings underneath the bird.
3.	Season the chicken with tarragon, salt, and pepper. Pour hot chicken stock into the pot and cover it with the lid.
4.	Place the pot in the oven and roast for approximately 75 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
5.	Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter.
6.	Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before carving and serving.
7.	While the chicken is resting, create the sauce by whisking together heavy cream, tarragon, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a separate pan. Heat the mixture over medium heat and stir until the sauce thickens.
8.	Once the sauce has thickened, pour it over the carved chicken.

PROS

This delicious recipe yields a perfectly roasted and juicy chicken with a flavorful tarragon cream sauce.

Using a Le Creuset Dutch Oven ensures even cooking and helps retain moisture.

Tarragon has been known to have a variety of health benefits ranging from aiding digestion to improving sleep quality.

This recipe is great for dinner parties or family gatherings.

CONS

This recipe requires a Le Creuset Dutch Oven, which can be costly and may not be accessible to everyone.

Roasting a chicken can take up to 75 minutes, which may be time-consuming for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Roasted chicken is an excellent source of protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals.
Tarragon has been known to help improve digestion, stimulate appetite, and boost the immune system.
Using a Le Creuset Dutch Oven to cook the chicken helps retain moisture and nutrients in the meat.

	4 1/2 lbs roasting chickens
	2 -3 teaspoons dried tarragon
	salt and pepper
	2 cups hot chicken stock
	1/2 cup heavy cream
	2 -3 teaspoons dried tarragon
	2 teaspoons cornstarch
	salt and pepper