Classic French Chicken Tarragon Recipe - EatSimpleFood.com

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic options provide similar flavor without alcohol.

Run hands along the tarragon stem to remove leaves.

Smash garlic cloves with the edge of a knife and dice them.

Pat chicken thighs dry and remove any visible fat.

Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.

Heat butter and olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet.

Sear chicken thighs until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Add pearl onions to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.

Lower the heat and add garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.

Add chicken broth and tarragon to the skillet, using more broth than the recipe calls for.

Cover and cook for about 25-30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.

At the end of cooking, add heavy cream and bring to a boil, then simmer for less than a minute.

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