Chicken And Vegetable Paninis With Tarragon Mayonnaise Recipes

FRENCH CHICKEN TARRAGON

Steps:

• Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
• Heat the oven to 400°F. Put an enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and shallots and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chopped tarragon and cook for 1 minute (be careful not to let the garlic brown). Arrange the chicken thighs in the pot in one layer, add the broth and wine, and bring to a simmer.
• Put the lid on and place the pot on the middle shelf of the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 350°F and continue baking for 45 minutes, or until the thighs are tender. Put the thighs on a platter, cover loosely, and keep warm.
• Strain the pan juices through a fine sieve into a saucepan and spoon off any rising fat. Place the pan over medium-high heat, add the crème fraîche and lemon zest, and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Spoon the sauce over the chicken, garnish with tarragon leaves, and serve.

TARRAGON CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until lightly browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Chicken doesn't need to be cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate.
• If necessary, add another tablespoon of oil to pan. Add mushrooms, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Stir in onion and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are starting to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in garlic and tarragon; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the mixture with flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add broth slowly, increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Adjust heat to maintain a low simmer. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices, cover and cook about 10 minutes.
• Uncover and cook 5 minutes more.
• Add peas and lemon juice to the pan and cook, uncovered, until the peas are heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Serve with prepared couscous.

TARRAGON MAYONNAISE DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Makes about 1 3/4 cups.
• Variation: For spicer version of this dip, add 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, hot pepper sauce, or horseradish to taste, and even 1 Tbs. of Brandy if you please.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS & TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for 8-10 mins until tender, then drain and keep warm in the pan. Season the chicken with ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken with the onion and garlic for 5 mins until both are lightly browned. Turn over the chicken once and stir the onion regularly.
• Pour over the stock, add 2 sprigs of tarragon and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 mins, then turn the chicken, add the asparagus and cook for 3 mins more. Chop the remaining tarragon.
• Stir the crème fraîche and tarragon into the pan with the chicken and heat through, stirring, for a few secs. Serve with the new potatoes.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Remove any loose fat from the cavity of the chicken. Place the chicken in a large pot and add the neck, carrots, celery, parsley, onion and a few tarragon leaves. Season with salt and pepper and bring to boil. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked. Cool. (Freeze the cooking liquid for recipes requiring chicken stock.)
• Meanwhile, make the mayonnaise. Beat the egg yolks until thick and sticky. Add the vinegar and mustard and mix thoroughly. A few drops at a time, add the olive and safflower oils, until the emulsion has thickened into a mayonnaise. Stir in the remaining tarragon leaves and season with salt and pepper.
• Skin the chicken and cut the flesh into fairly thick strips. Toss the chicken in the tarragon mayonnaise until everything is thoroughly mixed. Correct seasonings.

GRILLED CHICKEN PANINI WITH BASIL-GARLIC MAYO

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, basil, garlic, cayenne, and salt for garlic-basil mayo in a food processor; blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to mix.
• Preheat a panini maker.
• Spread garlic-basil mayonnaise to taste on each slice of bread. Assemble sandwich with cheese, chicken, tomato, and spinach. Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil.
• Grill in the preheated panini maker until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SANDWICHES WITH TARRAGON MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Blend first 3 ingredients in bowl; season mayonnaise with salt and pepper.
• Using meat mallet, flatten chicken breast halves in plastic bag to 1/2-inch thickness; cut chicken crosswise in half. Place on sheet of foil. Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with half of garlic, then salt and pepper.
• Place zucchini and onion slices on sheet of foil and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with remaining garlic, then salt and pepper.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill chicken pieces until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to work surface. Grill vegetables until softened slightly and charred, about 7 minutes per side for onion and 5 minutes per side for zucchini. Transfer to work surface.
• Grill rolls until toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Spread tarragon mayonnaise on roll bottoms; top with 1 chicken piece, 1/4 of grilled vegetables, and 2 tomato slices. Cover with roll tops.