Tarragon Chicken with Vermouth Cream Sauce

Name: Tarragon Chicken with Vermouth Cream Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 chicken breast fillets, skinless and boneless'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp garlic oil'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 spring onions, finely sliced'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp freeze-dried tarragon'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '60ml vermouth or white wine'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '150ml double cream'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/2 tsp sea salt flakes'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Fresh white pepper, to taste'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon'}

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Indulge in this delightful Tarragon Chicken with Vermouth Cream Sauce, a quick and easy dish that elevates your weeknight dinner. With just 20 minutes of cook time, savor tender chicken fillets infused with aromatic tarragon and a rich, creamy sauce.

657 kcal /serving 20 mins Serves 2 Medium French

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 chicken breast fillets, skinless and boneless'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp garlic oil'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 spring onions, finely sliced'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp freeze-dried tarragon'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '60ml vermouth or white wine'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '150ml double cream'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/2 tsp sea salt flakes'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Fresh white pepper, to taste'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon'}

Preparation

Slice the spring onions finely and chop the fresh tarragon.
Measure out the vermouth and double cream.

Cooking

Heat the garlic oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add the spring onions and freeze-dried tarragon, sautéing until fragrant.
Place the chicken breasts in the pan, searing each side for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
Pour in the vermouth and cover the pan, reducing the heat to low.
Simmer for 10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken and set aside.
Increase the heat and stir in the double cream, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Plating & Serving

Place the chicken breasts on warmed plates.
Pour the vermouth cream sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh tarragon.
Serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer flavour, consider adding a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce. Serve with steamed asparagus and new potatoes for a complete meal.

Suggested Sides

steamed asparagus new potatoes

Nutrition per Serving

657 Calories

63.9g Protein 55% DV

4.8g Carbs 2% DV

39.0g Fat 50% DV

0.5g Fiber 1% DV

2.8g Sugars

618mg Sodium 41% DV

284mg Cholesterol 81% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Mediterranean Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free