Pan-Seared Chicken with Tarragon Butter Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Pan-Seared Chicken with Tarragon Butter Sauce
30 min.
6
327kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner with a dish that's not only delicious but also gluten-free? Look no further than this Pan-Seared Chicken with Tarragon Butter Sauce! In just 30 minutes, you can create a remarkable meal that dazzles the palate with its rich flavors and inviting aromas. Perfectly tender chicken breasts, seared to golden perfection, provide a satisfying base for the star of the show—the fragrant tarragon butter sauce.

Imagine serving up succulent chicken, delicately infused with the essence of fresh tarragon and parsley, complemented by a zesty hint of lemon. Each bite delivers a delightful contrast of savory and aromatic flavors that will have your guests raving. Plus, with every serving clocking in at just 327 calories, this dish fits nicely into a healthy eating plan without sacrificing taste.

This recipe is not just a feast for the senses; it's also incredibly easy to prepare with minimal cleanup required. Using basic kitchen tools like a frying pan, saucepan, and whisk, you can whip up a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your home. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself on a weeknight, this Pan-Seared Chicken with Tarragon Butter Sauce is sure to impress. Dive into a culinary experience that combines simplicity, elegance, and unforgettable flavor!

Ingredients

  • 0.4 teaspoon pepper black
  • lb thin- chicken breasts boneless skinless (also called cutlets)
  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry white
  • tablespoon flat-leaf parsley fresh finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup tarragon fresh chopped
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped (1 large)
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Cook shallot in 1 tablespoon butter in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add wine and boil until most of liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken in 3 or 4 batches, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per batch.
  5. Transfer as cooked to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
  6. Return shallot mixture to moderately low heat and add remaining 3 tablespoons butter, 1 cube at a time, whisking until incorporated.
  7. Remove from heat and whisk in tarragon, parsley, lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein41.99%
Fat53.79%
Carbs4.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.83
Glycemic Load
1.11
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
17.688260721124%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.29mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:327.28kcal
16.36%
Fat:18.76g
28.87%
Saturated Fat:6.73g
42.04%
Carbohydrates:3.31g
1.1%
Net Carbohydrates:2.78g
1.01%
Sugar:0.96g
1.06%
Cholesterol:117.1mg
39.03%
Sodium:470.84mg
20.47%
Alcohol:1.37g
100%
Alcohol %:0.89%
100%
Protein:32.96g
65.92%
Vitamin B3:16.01mg
80.05%
Selenium:48.71µg
69.59%
Vitamin B6:1.23mg
61.32%
Phosphorus:335.47mg
33.55%
Vitamin B5:2.21mg
22.06%
Potassium:675.47mg
19.3%
Vitamin K:16.45µg
15.67%
Magnesium:50.93mg
12.73%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.73%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.06%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.18%
Vitamin A:428.31IU
8.57%
Iron:1.5mg
8.32%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.35%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.89%
Vitamin C:5.2mg
6.3%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.31%
Folate:17.01µg
4.25%
Calcium:40.7mg
4.07%
Copper:0.07mg
3.45%
Fiber:0.53g
2.13%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.95%
Source:Epicurious