Tastes Like Chicken! Recipes
(From Chicken Recipes Compiled Since 1992)

Tarragon Chicken (Poulet à l'Estragon)

Category: French

Servings: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Description: The subtle anise flavor and fragrance of fresh tarragon makes this chicken dish a favorite in the Burgundy region of France.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 to 3 lb broiler-fryer whole chicken, cut up
• 1 C chicken broth or bouillon
• 3 med carrots, sliced
• 1 T snipped fresh tarragon or 1 t dried
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 1/8 t pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 med onion, sliced
• 1/2 C dry white wine
• 1/2 C half and half
• 3 T flour
• 1 egg yolk
• Hot cooked noodles

Instructions:

1. Heat chicken, chicken broth, carrots, tarragon, salt, pepper and bay leaf to boiling.
2. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
3. Add mushrooms, celery and onion. Heat to boiling.
4. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Remove chicken and vegetables to warm platter and keep warm.
6. Strain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
7. Combine reserved liquid with wine in skillet.
8. Mix half and half, flour and egg yolk until smooth and stir into wine mixture.
9. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
10. Serve with chicken, vegetables and noodles.