Poulet aigu de Tarragon

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 1
Poulet aigu de Tarragon: A French-style Chicken Dish with Asparagus
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 bone-in chicken breast halves , with skin
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
salt to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion , finely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
12 spears thick stemmed asparagus
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 wedge lemon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
610
Sugar
3g
Fat
42g
Poulet aigu de Tarragon is a classic French-style chicken dish that is easy to make and packed with flavors. This recipe consists of juicy chicken breast that is pan-fried to a golden crust and bathed in a rich and creamy tarragon sauce. As a side, there is roasted asparagus, a simple vegetable, which gets toasted for added crispness and added flavor. This meal is perfect for a special dinner or a family dish to serve during a gathering with friends or family.

Instructions

1.Season the chicken with salt and dust them with flour.
2.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for around 12~15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
3.Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
4.In the same skillet, sauté onion and ginger until they become tender. Add chicken broth, white wine, chopped tarragon, and lemon juice to the skillet, and stir them until they blend well.
5.Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer for around 10 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half. Stir in the heavy cream and sour cream to the sauce until they melt and heat through.
6.In another skillet, heat some olive oil and cook the asparagus spears until they get tender.
7.Serve the chicken with the sauce and asparagus on the side. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

PROS

This French-style chicken dish has a unique combination of flavors and textures.

The Tarragon herb gives the dish a pleasant and subtle anise-like flavor.

The dish is also packed with protein and healthy nutrients from the chicken and asparagus.

CONS

The cream-based sauce can be high in calories and fat.
This meal can be considered a little heavy for people who are on a diet.

It may also not be a suitable choice for those who are lactose intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken breast is lean protein that is low in fat and calories but rich in nutrients such as vitamins B6 and B3. It can help boost the immune system and promote healthy metabolism.
Asparagus is low in calories and an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins C, and B6, and minerals such as iron and zinc. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties that may help prevent various health diseases.

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