FRENCH CHICKEN TARRAGON
Tarragon doesn't get enough love. Most people know it only in its dried form, and administered with a heavy hand. But a few sprigs of fresh tarragon can be lovely. It's a traditional component of the mixture called fines herbes, contributing sweetness and an almost anise-like flavor. It happily finds its way into salads, vinaigrettes, and homemade mayonnaise, and it is often the herb of choice for chicken or fish. Tarragon is especially well suited for these braised chicken thighs, complementing the white wine and crème fraîche.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories Dinner Chicken Tarragon Lemon Shallot Braise Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
FREEZING TARRAGON
This great freezing techique is courtesy of Shannon Bennett.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; add a generous amount of salt and return to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add tarragon leaves to boiling water for 10 seconds. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath to stop cooking. Squeeze excess water from tarragon and divide evenly into 4 portions. Wrap each portion of tarragon tightly with plastic wrap and transfer to freezer. Keep tarragon in freezer up to 6 months. To use, remove tarragon from freezer. Chop as desired for use in soups, sauces, and stuffings.
LEMON TARRAGON BUTTER
Tarragon is a native herb of central Asia and was brought to Spain by the Moors. It has been an important ingredient to French cooking since the 16th century.-Michelle Clair, Seattle, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat all ingredients until blended. Shape into a log; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to several months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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