Tarragon Chicken (Poulet à l'Estragon)
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
- Heat chicken, chicken broth, carrots, tarragon, salt, pepper and bay leaf to boiling.
- Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, celery and onion. Heat to boiling.
- Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken and vegetables to warm platter and keep warm.
- Strain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Combine reserved liquid with wine in skillet.
- Mix half and half, flour and egg yolk until smooth and stir into wine mixture.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Serve with chicken, vegetables and noodles.