Jamie Oliver Tarragon Chicken
Jamie Oliver’s Tarragon Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish made with chicken breasts or thighs cooked in a rich sauce made from cream, mustard, garlic, and fresh tarragon. Tarragon, a classic French herb with a slightly anise-like flavor, adds an aromatic touch to the tender, juicy chicken.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 200ml double cream (or heavy cream)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 150ml chicken stock
- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts (or thighs) with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
Heat the Pan: In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the Garlic: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Make the Sauce: Add the chicken stock to the pan, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Stir in the Dijon mustard and double cream. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the Tarragon and Lemon Juice: Stir in the chopped fresh tarragon and lemon juice. Simmer for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Return the Chicken to the Pan: Place the cooked chicken back into the pan, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve: Serve the tarragon chicken hot, garnished with a few extra tarragon leaves, and your choice of side dishes.