James Martin Chicken And Tarragon Recipes

CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• In a roasting tin, brown the chicken breasts in a little oil. Season both sides, turn skin side up and pour over the honey.
• Roast until cooked through - about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm while you make the sauce.
• Pour off any excess fat, add the wine and bring to the boil, scraping to make sure you include any of the juices from the chicken. Reduce until you're left with a couple of tablespoons of richly flavoured liquid.
• Add the stock and the sprigs of tarragon, bring to the boil and reduce by a third.
• Stir in the cream, bring to the boil and allow to reduce a little before removing the sprig of tarragon and adding the fresh chopped herb.
• Adjust the seasoning and serve spooned over the chicken.

CREAMY MUSTARD & TARRAGON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan. Season the chicken breasts, then brown for 1 min on each side. Remove from the pan, then set aside.
• Add the crème fraîche, mustards and tarragon to the pan, stirring to combine everything. Bring to a simmer, then return the chicken to the pan, spooning some of the sauce over the fillets. Lift into the oven, then bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked through and sauce bubbling. Great with green beans and rice.