There’s something truly special about the combination of chicken and tarragon. The way the earthy, slightly sweet flavor of tarragon melds with the tender, juicy chicken is just a culinary match made in heaven. This recipe, Chicken with Tarragon, is one of my all-time favorites for this very reason. It’s simple, yet incredibly full of flavor. The dish has its roots in French cuisine, where tarragon is a beloved herb. But don’t be fooled by its fancy-sounding name; this is a recipe that’s easy to whip up even on a busy weeknight. And the best part? It’s made with just a handful of ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. Oh, and did I mention how delicious it tastes? The chicken comes out so tender and juicy, and the tarragon lends a unique flavor that’s unlike anything else. It’s a definite crowd-pleaser at dinner parties, and it’s also perfect for a simple, satisfying family dinner. I just love making this dish because it’s so easy, yet it always impresses. So, are you ready to add a touch of French elegance to your dinner table? Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, skin removed
- 1/2 c. onion, chopped fine
- 1/2 tsp. tarragon
- chicken bouillon
Cooking Method
- Lightly brown meat side of chicken breasts.
- Lay all 4 chicken breasts, meat side down, in small (8-inch) skillet.
- Add enough water, with chicken bouillon, added to just cover chicken.
- Add onion over top of chicken.
- Sprinkle with tarragon.
- Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium.
- Cover skillet with well-fitting lid and cook approximately 30 to 45 minutes or until chicken is done. Add a little water if necessary to replace any lost in steam.
Calorie: 300
Total cooking time: 45 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Chicken Tarragon Tango
Ah, the humble chicken breast. The blank canvas of the culinary world. Bland enough to be considered a safe bet, yet versatile enough to morph into a masterpiece with the right spices. And today, my friends, we’re going to make it dance with a little tarragon and onion. Cue the music!
The Cast: Chicken, Onion, Tarragon, and Chicken Bouillon
Our stars for this story are four chicken breasts, skin removed because, let’s face it, nobody wants to deal with that. Then we’ve got 1/2 cup of onion, chopped fine. Not minced, not diced, but chopped fine. It’s like the Goldilocks of onion sizes. And then there’s the 1/2 teaspoon of tarragon. This is the little herb that could. It’s gonna give our chicken that ‘je ne sais quoi’ that transforms it from ordinary to extraordinary. Last but not least, we have our chicken bouillon. This little flavor bomb is going to give our dish a depth of flavor that will make your taste buds sit up and take notice.
The Chicken Dance Begins
Alright, let’s get this party started. First off, we’re going to lightly brown the meat side of the chicken breasts. This is where you channel your inner Julia Childs and resist the urge to move the chicken around like a fidget spinner. Let it brown, people! Take a chill pill, sip your wine, and trust the process.
Skillet Shenanigans
Next, take all four chicken breasts and lay them, meat side down, in a small (8-inch) skillet. I know, I know, it’s like playing Tetris with poultry, but I promise it’s worth it. Now, add enough water, with the chicken bouillon added, to just cover the chicken. It’s like a chicken soup but with ambitions.
The Onion and Tarragon Tango
Now, sprinkle your finely chopped onion over the top of the chicken. It’s like raining flavor on this chicken parade. Then, take your tarragon and sprinkle it over the top. The tarragon is like the confetti at this flavor party.
The Boiling Point
Now we get to the thrilling part. Bring the skillet to a boil and reduce the heat to medium. The anticipation is killing me! Cover the skillet with a well-fitting lid and let it cook for approximately 30 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is done. This is the point where you can catch up on your favorite Netflix series. But keep an eye on it, and add a little water if necessary to replace any lost in steam.
The Grand Finale
And voila! You’ve done it! You’ve tamed the beast that is the chicken breast with the help of some onion, tarragon, and chicken bouillon. The end result? A chicken breast that can stand proud, knowing it’s not just another bland piece of protein.
So there you have it, folks. The Great Chicken Tarragon Tango. A dance of flavors that transform the humble chicken breast into a meal worth talking about. And remember, cooking is like life. It’s all about finding the right balance, having a little patience, and always, always, adding a little flavor.
