Tarragon chicken
Chicken thighs in a quick white wine and cream sauce, fragrant with fresh tarragon.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.99 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Season the chicken. Heat the oil and brown the thighs for 4 minutes each side. Lift out.
8 min - 2
Add the shallot to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and boil until reduced by half.
5 min - 3
Add the stock and return the chicken. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through.
15 min - 4
Lift out the chicken. Add the cream, mustard and tarragon and boil for 3 minutes until slightly thick.
3 min - 5
Return the chicken to the sauce and serve with rice or green beans.
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