Braised Chicken Tarragon Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 whole fryer chicken, quartered, rinsed, and patted dry
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
4 leeks, white and green parts only , halved lenghtwise and then sliced into 1 inch pieces, washed well and dr
1/3 cup chopped tarragon, plus more sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or homemade )
1 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken, skin side down; cook until skin is browned, about 5 minutes. Turn, and cook until other side is browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
Add leeks to skillet; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add tarragon; cook 1 minute.
Add wine; deglaze pan, scraping up any browned bits from bottom, until liquid evaporates. Add stock and zest.
Cover; bring to a boil.
Return chicken to skillet; simmer, covered, over medium-low heat until cooked through 35-40 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a platter; keep warm. Place skillet over high heat; cook until sauce thickens, 5-6 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
To serve, spoon sauce over chicken; garnish with tarragon sprigs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	220.28 Kcal (922 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.29g	19%
Cholesterol	56.76mg	19%
Sodium	80.58mg	3%
Potassium	426.66mg	9%
Total Carbs	16.49g	5%
Sugars	3.89g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	8%
Protein	8.74g	17%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	91mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	72.22 Kcal (302 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.03g	19%
Cholesterol	18.61mg	19%
Sodium	26.42mg	3%
Potassium	139.88mg	9%
Total Carbs	5.41g	5%
Sugars	1.28g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	8%
Protein	2.86g	17%
Vitamin C	5mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	20%
Iron	1.2mg	20%
Calcium	29.8mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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