I was looking for another way to fix chicken. I love chicken most any way. Roasted is my favorite, but it’s summer and I did not want to heat up the house. So what to do? Then I was speaking with a friend and she said tarragon was her favorite herb. I said me, not so much. Now I think it is because I had it dried instead of fresh. I am pretty spoiled with fresh herbs. I have from time to time used dried, but am almost always sorry. I prefer fresh and preferably from a live plant. It is pretty late in the season for planting, but I thought if I could find some I was making French Tarragon Chicken. If you have a live plant a quick snip, snip and your dish is transformed.
I went to Trader Joe’s and they had just received a new shipment of flowers and herbs. I asked if they had tarragon. The woman went over and pulled a small pot off the table and gave me a tutorial. She said get it out of the pot as quickly as possible and replant it in a larger pot. She said keep it watered well and what ever you do don’t let it dry out. She cautioned that tarragon likes moisture, but not wet feet. I brought it home and made French Tarragon Chicken.
This is an easy recipe, quick and flavorful. What more can you ask for? Now I am off to repot my French tarragon. Wish me a green thumb.
- 4 six to eight ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt - approximately
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- flour for dredging
- Mise en place ~ Gather ingredients
- Season the chicken on both sides with the salt and white pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Dredge the chicken in flour – whole flour wheat will give a nutty flavor when browned.
- Place the chicken in the pan - do not crowd it; cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside on a serving plate.
- Increase the heat to high; add the shallot and white wine; cook until soft about 4 minutes.
- Whisk the heavy cream and mustard into the pan; bring the sauce to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium; simmer for 2 minutes, until thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from the heat; add the tarragon and parsley.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken, and serve.
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Susan says
Delicious looking recipe. Try some snipped tarragon in scrambled eggs. I love tarragon and try to use it anyway I can. The dry can be very expensive. Fresh is always the best.
Ms. Lemon says
Oh that sounds good Susan.
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
This looks delicious. It’s breakfast time here but I could gobble up that whole plateful of fabulous food. Love tarragon, I just don’t have enough recipes that use it. I feel so “French” whenever I eat though.
Ms. Lemon says
I am pretty happy with this herb. I am glad I gave it another chance. Wish me luck with growing it. I do so well with propagating basil like you showed me. If only I can have half the luck with tarragon.
Penny says
Chicken and tarragon is one of my favorite combinations. I just made a very similar recipe recently because my tarragon plant is thriving. I haven’t posted about it because I couldn’t get a good picture. Your photo is outstanding Madonna!
Ms. Lemon says
Penny, I will be over to check out what you did. I am feeling pretty enthusiastic about tarragon.
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
This is my favorite way to have chicken! I discovered it when I lived in France, but there it was always Guinea hen….equally delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe! I am filing it away for next time! Hugs…Debbie
Ms. Lemon says
Debbie, I am really loving the French and their food. I love the simplicity yet it taste like so much more.
Simply Suzannes at Home says
Hi Madonna!
I love this French dish! It’s so yummy!
So happy that you’re sharing it with everyone :0)
Tarragon is an amazing herb!
Have a great week,
Suzanne
Lorrie says
Mmm. Your dish looks delicious. Tarragon has never been a favourite of mine, either. Perhaps I need to try it fresh, as you’ve recommended.
Ms. Lemon says
Lorrie, please try fresh herbs. They just bump up the flavor so much. I try now to only use oregano in the dried form. Thanks for stopping by.
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
Your chicken looks delicious and I love fresh tarragon. I think it’s an underused herb and wish more people would give it a try.
Sam
Ms. Lemon says
Sam, all this time I thought I did not like it, but the fresh tarragon is world’s apart from dry. Thanks so much for stopping by, I am always thrilled to hear your thoughts.
MariaElena says
I just have to try this recipe. Sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing at Tuesdays at Our Home! Have a great week! Maria
Linda says
Chicken is a staple at our house so new tweaks are always welcome, especially when they include aromatic herbs.
Ms. Lemon says
Linda, please give this a try, I think you will like it.
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
What a beautiful chicken dish and I love that it goes together so quickly. Don’t have any tarragon in my herb garden this year but I can buy a fresh little bouquet at the grocery store.
Ms. Lemon says
Cathy, the fresh tarragon is so delicate, I would encourage you if you have an herb garden to add it as soon as you can. Also, this dish does go together quickly and that makes me very happy. Thank you for visiting.
Monique says
Looks wonderful!
Again lucky you to be able to waltz into a TJ’s any day!
Ms. Lemon says
I am very lucky, we have 4 TJs in our neighborhood, but we do have our issues. There has been a stone-fruit recall in all our markets including WholeFoods and TJs. I am on a search for a Farmers Market because I can’t go without some peaches and plums.
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Oh I too adore chicken and can’t wait to try this. Thank you for sharing.
Enjoy your summer day!
Ms. Lemon says
There is just something about fresh herbs that spikes the flavor of any dish. If you make it I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Thanks so much for stopping by Laura.
M.
John@Kitchen Riffs says
There are so many great French dishes for chicken that are variations of this one! But flavoring with tarragon is my favorite. I agree dried tarragon isn’t worth using — no taste. Fresh is quite good, however. As is this recipe! Thanks so much.
Ms. Lemon says
Thanks for your input John. I have been surprised at how many knew about fresh tarragon. I find the dried bitter. I guess that is why I did not care for it.
Julia @ Swirls and Spice says
I don’t think I have cooked with tarragon before. But this recipe looks so good that I might have to get some soon.
Ms. Lemon says
I hope you don’t wait as long as I did. Fresh herbs has raised the level of my cooking I just want to share the secret with everyone. Oh, and good Dijon. 🙂
Kitty says
Oh Madonna, your tarragon chicken dish looks simply heavenly! I do have some tarragon out on my patio and I’m going to make this dish. Yum!
Ms. Lemon says
Kitty, it is so easy. If you make it, let me know your thoughts. Have a good week.
Couscous & Consciousness says
Tarragon is one of my favourite herbs, and it goes so well with chicken. This looks like a delicious summer dish that I would definitely try.
Visiting from Foodie Friday – hope you have a great weekend.
Ms. Lemon says
Sue, I think you will like this dish if you like tarragon. It is very quick and easy.
Poppy says
How tasty and appetizing your tarragon chicken looks and sounds, Madonna. I haven’t cooked with fresh tarragon before, but can imagine its wonderful addition to a savoury meal. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
Poppy
Ms. Lemon says
Thanks Poppy. I hope you will give it a try. French people know what they are talking about when it comes to food. 🙂
Susie Gall says
I found you on #SayGdayParty – your recipe looks delicious.
Ms. Lemon says
Thanks for stopping by. I was just over at your site and now I can’t stop thinking about lemon bars.
Marcia Pilar says
Died and gone to heaven delish!
Must try some time.
You had me at your blog title.
Lemon lover here. 🙂
Ms. Lemon says
I think you will like it Marcia. I love all food, but lemons are always my preference. Thanks for stopping by.
Daniela says
Oh ,this tarragon chicken was blinking it’s eye on me.
It looks so good, Madonna.
And now I’ll go to our Farmer’s market to get some fresh tarragon 🙂
Miz Helen says
Just pinned your awesome recipe and thanks so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday! Have a great week and come back soon.
Miz Helen
Stephanie says
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Sherry says
This sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home.
Sherry
Ms. Lemon says
Thanks Sherry. I thought it was a easy dish to make. I hope you will give it a try.
M.
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your weekend and your new Red Plate!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
le chateau des fleurs Isabelle Thornton says
Following you on Pinterest and google +. XO
Ms. Lemon says
Thank you so much. I treasure each and every one of you.
M.
le chateau des fleurs Isabelle Thornton says
Thanks for linking 🙂