Poached Chicken Breasts In Tarragon Mayonnaise

Name: Poached Chicken Breasts In Tarragon Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; chicken stock; 1 lettuce Greenleaf; nasturtium; leaves; 1 egg yolk; 2 teaspoons lemon juice well strained; 1 tarragon good handful fresh French; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 white pepper grindings; 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts
chicken stock
1 lettuce Greenleaf
nasturtium
leaves
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons lemon juice well strained
1 tarragon good handful fresh French
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 white pepper grindings
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 cup olive oil

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["Gently poach chicken breasts in chicken stock. Set aside, covered to keep warm and moist.", "Drop the egg yolk, lemon juice, French tarragon, salt, pepper and mustard into a blender or food processor. (Freeze the white to use another time, or add it to your scrambled eggs at breakfast tomorrow.) Whiz until well emulsified. With the blender running, start adding the olive oil a few drops at a time.", "As it emulsifies, you can start adding it in a thin stream. Keep an eye on it, to make sure it emulsifies well and you do not add the oil to fast. When done, taste it and adjust seasoning.", "Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter so that they will form a pretty", """skirt"" around the edges. Arrange the chicken breasts on top and cover them with the tarragon mayonnaise. Garnish them with the nasturtiums and leaves (these are edible and have a wonderful peppery flavor)."]

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 chicken breasts, chicken stock, 1 lettuce Greenleaf, nasturtium, and more.

Yes, Poached Chicken Breasts In Tarragon Mayonnaise 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!