LE CREUSET FRENCH-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE
French-style whole roast chicken with the most delicious creamy tarragon sauce! This is a wonderful Sunday or company meal served with heaps of fluffy mashed potatoes, a green leafy salad or seasonal vegetables, and some crusty bread. Very easy recipe that can be made either in the oven, -or- in the crock-pot. Adapted from the Le Creuset website.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 2h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease the inside of Le Creuset or crock pot. Wash and dry the chicken and truss into shape. Grease it lightly all over with olive oil and rub a little salt and pepper on the skin. Place the chicken, breast side up, in Le Creuset or crock pot, and sprinkle the tarragon over the breasts and legs.
- Cover Le Creuset with the lid, place it in the heated oven, and roast for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the juices run clear, not pink, when the thigh is pierced with a skewer, or an instant-read thermometer reads 180°F (For crock pot, cook covered on HIGH for 6 to 8 hours, less time for a smaller bird).
- Lift out the chicken onto a warm platter, cover it with aluminum foil and a clean dish towel and leave to rest while making the sauce.
- SAUCE:.
- To make the sauce, pour out any excess fat from the pan. Pour the hot stock into Le Creuset and place it over medium heat on the stove top and bring to a boil. Stir to remove any residues from the bottom, which can be incorporated into the sauce. Once the liquid is boiling, stir in the cream blended with the tarragon and cornstarch. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. (For crock pot, after pouring off any excess fat, place hot stock and the blended cream, tarragon & cornstarch into the crock pot and stir well. Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes).
- Taste and adjust the seasoning of the sauce, if needed, before serving it with the carved chicken, fluffy mashed potatoes and a vegetable side.
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Braylen Horton
[email protected]This is my new favorite roast chicken recipe. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is to die for. I love serving it with roasted potatoes and green beans.
Troy Adams
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ghufar Raja
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible. I highly recommend it for a special occasion dinner.
Muhammad Albany Muhammad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tarragon, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was delicious, even without the tarragon. I will definitely be making this again.
Honin Honin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The chicken is elegant and impressive, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Reel Algasim
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and tender, and the sauce is to die for. I always double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
MONTEAL TAYLOR
[email protected]This was my first time making roast chicken and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very tasty.
Bijoy Mohapathro
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Mduduzi Xaba
[email protected]This is my new favorite roast chicken recipe. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is to die for. I love serving it with roasted potatoes and green beans.
Trinity Gaming
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Himel Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible. I highly recommend it for a special occasion dinner.
Aria M
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tarragon, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was delicious, even without the tarragon. I will definitely be making this again.
Immaculate Namugambe
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The chicken is elegant and impressive, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Itz._.brehanna
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and tender, and the sauce is to die for. I always double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Harshit kumar Singh
[email protected]This was my first time making roast chicken and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very tasty.
Sfiso Mafista
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Kuush Voice KV
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the tarragon cream sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.