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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (196g)

Recipe makes 1 servings

The following items or measurements
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nut oil

fresh tarragon leaves

Calories 283
Calories from Fat 154 (54%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 17.2g 26%
Saturated Fat 6.3g 31%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 118mg 4%
Potassium 320mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 30.3g 60%
Vitamin A 237mcg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.8mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.5mcg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%

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Très Rapide French Summer Tarragon Chicken Recipe #379531

A simple supper or luncheon recipe that can be whipped up in a trice! Organic chicken breasts that are diced and then sautéed with fresh tarragon and crème fraiche with just a hint of lemon juice! This can be made in less than 15 minutes from prep to plate, making it an ideal recipe for busy bees or couch potatoes! I love this served with a simple selection of salad leaves and herbs dressed with a classic French dressing. Do try to use fresh tarragon, I have not tried this with dried, but imagine that it will not be as zingy and fresh. This is not necessarily a summer recipe, but my tarragon is in season at the moment, the sun is out and therein a recipe name was born! Bon appétit!
by French Tart

13 min | 3 min prep

SERVES 1

  1. Cut your chicken breast into smallish pieces, I like to cut mine into fingers about 1/2" wide and 3" long -- you can also dice it into cubes if you wish.
  2. Heat the butter and oil until sizzling but not brown, add the chopped tarragon and chicken pieces immediately (skin side down if using chicken with skin) and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is sticky and a nice caramel colour; the butter will have browned by now, but that is fine as long as it does not burn. Turn the chicken over and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add some crème fraiche to your own requirements - I use about 2 tablespoons, but you can add more later. Allow to bubble for about 2 minutes and then add some lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper and adjust the consistency if you want it creamier.
  4. Serve with fresh tarragon leaves scattered over the top and a side salad with French dressing. Bon appétit!

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