How To Make Poached Chicken with Lemon & Tarragon Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 sprigs of fresh tarragon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, add the chicken broth, lemon slices, and tarragon sprigs. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low and add the chicken breasts. Poach for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the broth and set aside.
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Strain the broth and return it to the saucepan. Heat over medium heat and add the lemon juice and heavy cream. Cook until slightly thickened.
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Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the poached chicken with the lemon and tarragon sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories : 240kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 100mg
- Sodium : 650mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 4g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 35g
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