Tarragon Chicken with Lemon Sauce Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6 servings

  • Calories

    500 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    French

Tarragon Chicken with Lemon Sauce Recipe

This lemony, tarragon, basil, dijon mustard, white wine, and caper sauce will have you reaching for crusty bread to dip-dip swim and savor. Adding a little Frenchy vibe today with this simple one pan meal. Don’t let the fancy name fool you. Serve it with rice, bread, and a simple side salad.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5-6 boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup frozen or fresh pearl onions can use regular chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice save the lemon after juicing
  • 4 tablespoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon Edmund Fallot Tarragon Dijon Mustard if you can’t find use regular dijon mustard
  • 1 cup dry white wine substitute chicken broth, if desired
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning
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Instructions

  1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat add the olive oil and butter. 
  2. Add the onions. Sauté the onions and the two halves of the lemon (the lemons should already be juiced and juice reserved for later) for 5-8 minutes until slightly golden brown. 
  3. Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper. 
  4. Add the garlic and mustard to the pan and mix (might be thick and pasty) with the cooked onions and lemon. 
  5. Add the chicken to the pan and brown on each side for about 5-6 minutes per side (achieve a nice brown color). Turn the heat down to medium-low. 
  6. Add the white wine, lemon juice, half of the tarragon, and capers to the pan. Let simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (it may take longer if your chicken this are larger). 
  7. Turn off the heat and gently stir in the rest of the tarragon and all of the fresh basil, before serving add a little garnish of extra herbs (if desired). Enjoy warm with rice, or homemade ciabatta bread. 

Notes

  • Storage 
  • Let the chicken cool completely. After that, store the chicken in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. If properly stored, the cooked chicken will last in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 146mg (49%) Sodium 400mg (17%) Potassium 483mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 412IU (8%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 483mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 412IU 8%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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