Chicken With Lemon, Mustard And Tarragon Recipe

Name: Chicken With Lemon, Mustard And Tarragon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 ounce butter; 4 chicken breasts; 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 ounce fresh tarragon, chopped; salt and pepper, to season

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 ounce butter
4 chicken breasts
1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ounce fresh tarragon, chopped
salt and pepper, to season

1
Heat the oil and butter in a heavy based frying pan over a medium-high heat. Saute the chicken breasts for 2-3 mins on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
2
In the same pan in the remaining butter mixture, gently fry the onion and garlic over a medium heat until really soft, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the wine and simmer for a few minutes Then add the broth, bring to the boil and simmer for a minute before whisking in the cream, lemon juice, mustard and half of the fresh tarragon.
4
Bring back to the boil and whisk thoroughly.
5
Return the chicken breasts to the pan, cook for 7-10 mins or until cooked through. Scatter over the remaining tarragon and season to taste.
6
Serve the chicken with the sauce and rice and steamed green beans.

570

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 ounce butter, 4 chicken breasts, 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Lemon, Mustard And Tarragon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken With Lemon, Mustard And Tarragon

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