Best 9 Baked Tarragon Chicken Thompson Recipes

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**Baked Tarragon Chicken Thompson: A Culinary Symphony of Herbs, Butter, and Tender Chicken**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with Baked Tarragon Chicken Thompson, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of herbs, rich butter, and succulent chicken. This classic recipe, steeped in French culinary traditions, promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. As you venture into the article, discover variations of this beloved dish, including the elegant Chicken Thompson en Croute, the savory Chicken Piccata with its tangy lemon butter sauce, and the rustic allure of Chicken à la Provençale, bursting with Mediterranean herbs and sun-ripened tomatoes. Each recipe unveils a unique tapestry of flavors, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED TARRAGON CHICKEN BREASTS



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WOW, I give this 5 stars! I was more than pleasantly surprised with this recipe. Even the picky kids loved it. Definitely company worthy. Serve with wide buttered noodles. I browned one side of the breasts in butter in a skillet but frankly, it was not necessary. The color from the brown mustard gave it great eye appeal. Recipe from: "What's for Dinner" by Maryana Vollstedt

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white wine, dry
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place chicken in a lightly spray 8x8 baking dish or casserole.
  • In a small sauce pan. melt butter.
  • Whisk in remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Bake covered for 20 minutes, uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until thickest part of breast is no loner pink.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TARRAGON-SHALLOT BUTTER



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Seared and roasted chicken gets a pat of flavor from butter seasoned with lemon, tarragon and shallot.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 8 ounces each
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound thin green beans, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon (see Cook's Note)
3/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 shallot, minced
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lay the breasts smooth-side down in the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 8 minutes total. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes more.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and cook about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add 1/4 cup water then cover and cook until the beans are tender, about 3 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the butter, tarragon, lemon juice and shallot in a small bowl until well combined; season with salt and pepper.
  • Top each chicken breast with a dollop of the butter mixture and serve with the green beans and lemon wedges.

CREAMY TARRAGON CHICKEN & POTATO BAKE



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This comforting, creamy tarragon chicken bake with fluffy mash is ideal for a family supper. You can speed up the prep by using ready-made mash

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

60g unsalted butter
6 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
80g smoked pancetta, cut into small pieces
2 large onions, sliced
40g plain flour
500ml chicken stock
3 tbsp finely chopped tarragon
2-3 tbsp wholegrain mustard
4 tbsp double cream
2 x 450g packs fresh prepared mashed potato
drizzle of olive oil

Steps:

  • Melt 20g of the butter in a flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Season the chicken and add to the dish with the pancetta. Fry for 5 mins until the pancetta is crispy and the chicken browned and cooked through. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Lower the heat, add the remaining butter and, when it starts foaming, add the onions. Cook for 10 mins until softened, then stir through the flour and cook for another 2 mins. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the chicken stock. Return to the hob, bring to the boil and cook for 5 mins. Stir through the tarragon, mustard and cream, followed by the chicken and pancetta, and cook for another 5 mins until the sauce is thickened.
  • Heat the grill to high. Heat the mashed potato following pack instructions, then spoon on top of the chicken filling in the casserole dish. Smooth and swirl the potato over right to the edges, drizzle with a little olive oil and put under the grill for 8-10 mins or until the top is golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

FRENCH CHICKEN TARRAGON



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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

6 large chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon, plus whole leaves for garnish
1 cup Blond Chicken Broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup crème fraîche
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

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.

BAKED TARRAGON CHICKEN



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Make and share this Baked Tarragon Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2/3 cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • In a shallow dish, combine butter, mustard and garlic powder.
  • In another dish, combine the bread crumbs, tarragon leaves, salt and pepper.
  • Dip breasts in butter mixture and then coat with crumb mixture.
  • Place in a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumbs over chicken.
  • Bake at 375 F for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.7, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 123.3, Sodium 450.4, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 33

TARRAGON CHICKEN WITH LEMON



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 skinless chicken legs, skin removed (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dry white vermouth
1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade
1 teaspoon cold water, more if needed
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat a medium-large skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper, and lay the pieces in the pan rounded-side down first (the side that had the skin). Cook the chicken, turning only once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to an oven-proof dish, reserving the skillet. Place the chicken to the oven and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 170 to 75 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour the vermouth into the reserved skillet, scraping up any browned bits that cling to the pan with a wooden spoon, and cook over medium heat until the liquid reduces by about half. Add the chicken broth and continue to cook until slightly thickened.
  • In a small bowl whisk a teaspoon or so of cold water with the cornstarch, then whisk the mixture into the broth and bring to a full boil. Remove from heat and add the zest, lemon juice, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven. Pour any pan drippings from the chicken into the sauce and stir to combine. Divide the chicken pieces between 4 plates. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Protein 35 grams

BAKED TARRAGON CHICKEN THOMPSON



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Provided by Meera E. Thompson

Categories     Chicken     Dairy     Mustard     Bake     Quick & Easy     Sherry     Spring     Tarragon     Gourmet     New York

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup crème fraîche
1/2 cup dry Sherry
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons dried tarragon, crumbled
freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a 13 x 9-inch baking dish stir together all ingredients except chicken. Add chicken to mixture, turning it to coat well, and arrange in one layer. Bake chicken in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until cooked through.

SHEET-PAN TARRAGON CHICKEN WITH SHERRY VINEGAR ONIONS



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Roasting chicken with tarragon is a classic combination, but here it's given a twist. Instead of a whole bird, bone-in thighs are marinated in tarragon and garlic, then quickly roasted over a bed of sliced onions. As the chicken cooks, the fat renders, coating the onions, while the fragrant steam rising from the onions flavors the bird. It's a succulent, easy and very flavorful dinner. If you'd rather use all white meat, substitute bone-in chicken breast halves, and start checking them after 20 minutes.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 7h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup finely chopped tarragon (leaves and tender stems), plus 4 whole sprigs
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, more as needed
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (skin on)
2 large onions, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
4 thyme sprigs
Sherry vinegar, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together tarragon, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours, and up to overnight.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spread onions out on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well. Clear spaces on the baking pan, then place chicken pieces in the cleared spaces so the onions surround the chicken. Strew thyme and tarragon sprigs over onions and chicken.
  • Roast, tossing the onions after 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the onions tender, 25 to 35 minutes. If the chicken skin or onions are not as brown as you'd like, run pan under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of cooking.
  • Place chicken on a platter. Drizzle onions with sherry vinegar and more salt and pepper if needed. Spoon onions around the chicken and serve.

CREAMY TARRAGON CHICKEN BAKE



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Gluten, egg and dairy free - this is the perfect dinner party dish for those with intolerances

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp rice flour (we used Doves Farm)
300ml soya milk (we used So Good)
4 chicken breasts , skin removed
2 red onions , cut into wedges
250g punnet cherry tomato , halved
250g asparagus spear , blanched
1 tsp caster sugar
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
150ml vegetable stock (we used Kallo yeast-free vegetable stock)
3 tbsp chopped tarragon
4 tbsp gluten-free breadcrumb (we used Sainsbury's 'Free From' English muffins)
1 tbsp grated dairy and lactose-free cheese (we used Cheezly)

Steps:

  • Mix half the oil and flour in a saucepan (off the heat), then blend in the soya milk (it must be well blended before heating). Bring the sauce slowly to the boil, whisking constantly, then simmer for 1 min. Remove from the heat, cover with greaseproof paper and set aside.
  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat remaining oil in a frying pan, add the chicken, then fry for 2-3 mins or until brown (it won't be cooked through). Transfer to an ovenproof gratin dish. Add the onions to the pan and fry for 2-3 mins. Spoon over the chicken, then top with the tomatoes and asparagus. Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
  • Put the sugar and vinegar into the pan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is a dark caramel colour, then add the stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 1 min. Whisk into the milky sauce until blended, season, then add the tarragon. Spoon sauce over the chicken and veg, sprinkle with crumbs and cheese, then bake for 20 mins or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.54 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For best results, use a whole chicken that weighs between 3 and 4 pounds. A larger chicken may not cook evenly, while a smaller chicken may dry out.
  • Prepare the chicken properly: Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat it dry with paper towels. This will help the marinade adhere to the chicken and prevent the skin from becoming soggy.
  • Make the marinade ahead of time: The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful it will be. If you can, marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish: Make sure there is enough space between the chicken pieces so that they can cook evenly. If the chicken is too crowded, it will steam instead of roast.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat. Roast the chicken at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful. Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.

Conclusion:

Baked Tarragon Chicken Thompson is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then roasted to perfection. The result is a moist and juicy chicken with a crispy skin. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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