Best 6 Chicken In A Tarragon Vinegar Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Chicken in a Tarragon Vinegar Sauce. This dish is a symphony of flavors, featuring tender chicken breasts nestled in a rich, tangy sauce that bursts with the aromatic essence of tarragon. The acidity of the vinegar cuts through the richness of the sauce, creating a perfect balance that will leave you craving more.

Accompanying this main course is a medley of delectable side dishes that elevate the entire meal. Indulge in creamy mashed potatoes, their fluffy texture providing a comforting contrast to the tangy sauce. Roasted vegetables add a vibrant pop of color and a medley of flavors, while a crisp green salad offers a refreshing lightness that complements the richness of the chicken.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON SAUCE



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This is comfort food at its finest. I cook it at least once a week and usually serve it with homemade mashed potatoes and sautéed fresh green beans. -Cher Schwartz, Ellisville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper., In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm., Add shallot to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Add cream, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Increase heat to medium-high; cook until slightly thickened. Stir in 2 teaspoons tarragon, lemon juice and remaining salt. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with remaining tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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.

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.

CHICKEN IN A TARRAGON VINEGAR SAUCE



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I first had this at my aunt and uncle's house last summer. I'm not sure where they got it from, but it is the most amazing recipie. I've never been a big fan of tarragon, but this chicken is incredibly moist and delicious. I wasn't even that hungry and I finished off my entire plate. The key is to use fresh tarragon. This is a great light dish and can easily be doubled. Also, a little big of regular onion can be subsituted if you don't have shallots. I recommend serving this with roasted red-skinned potatoes and fresh green beans.

Provided by Brinn

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 chicken breast halves (with skin and bone)
3 shallots, chopped
1/2 cup tarragon vinegar
1 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Add to skillet and cook until golden, about four minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Add shallots to skillet and sauté 30 seconds.
  • Add vinegar; boil until reduced to a glaze, about two minutes.
  • Stir in broth.
  • Return chicken, skin side up, to skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until cooked through, about twelve minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer chicken to two plates.
  • Add tarragon to liquid in skillet.
  • Increase heat to medium-high; boil uncovered until liquid is slightly reduced, about two minutes.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.9, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 76.9, Sodium 169.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 19.2

CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON-CAPER SAUCE WITH MIXED GREENS



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Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
4 roasted, grilled, or poached boneless chicken breast halves
6 cups mesclun salad blend (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup roasted red peppers from jar, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, shallots, tarragon, and capers in small bowl. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Season chicken breasts to taste with salt and pepper. Toss mesclun in bowl with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Divide mesclun among 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts and fan atop salads. Drizzle tarragon-caper sauce over chicken. Garnish with red pepper slices. Serve immediately.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VINEGAR-TARRAGON SAUCE



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A recipe from the Dec/Jan issue of Cooks Country magazine. The recipe notes to cut split breasts in half crosswise and/or drumsticks and thighs.

Provided by Kerena

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 3 pounds, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
3 lbs chicken (bone in, trimmed)
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth. Whisk in vinegar, honey and set aside.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12" skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook chicken skin side down until well browned, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to plate, skin side up.
  • Pour off all but 1 T fat from skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk broth mixture and add to skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil and return chicken to skillet skin side up, along with accumulated juices. Move skillet to oven and cook until breasts register 160 degrees and drumsticks/thighs register 175 degrees, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to serving platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest while preparing sauce. Return skillet to medium-high heat (skillet handle will be hot) bring to boil and cook until sauce is slightly thickened 5-7 minutes. off heat, whisk butter, tarragon and any accumulated juices from platter into sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 817.5, Fat 56.8, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 262.8, Sodium 428.7, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 65.1

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality chicken breasts or thighs. Organic or free-range chicken is recommended for its superior taste and texture.
  • For a richer sauce, use homemade chicken stock or broth. If using store-bought stock, choose a low-sodium variety to prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
  • Fresh tarragon is essential for this recipe. Its unique flavor pairs perfectly with the chicken and vinegar. If fresh tarragon is unavailable, you can substitute dried tarragon, but use only half the amount, as it is more concentrated.
  • To prevent the sauce from curdling, whisk in the egg yolks slowly and gradually. Ensure the sauce is not boiling when you add the egg yolks, as this will cause them to scramble.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad are all excellent accompaniments.

Conclusion:

This Chicken in a Tarragon Vinegar Sauce is an easy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, tangy vinegar sauce, and fragrant tarragon creates a delightful dish that is sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

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