Tarragon Chicken Blanquette

Succulent poached chicken in a creamy tarragon and mushroom sauce, served with crispy, garlic-infused fried potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 771.4 kcals 3085.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.7 grams 90.6 grams
Fat 48.7 grams 194.8 grams
Protein 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
for the roux
4
piece
Egg
yolks only
110
ml
25
g
Butter
for the potatoes
GrainsCereals
Meat
1
kg
Chicken
cut into 8 pieces
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
for poaching
1
sprig
Thyme
large sprig
2
tbsp
Tarragon
leaves only
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped, for potatoes
2
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
roughly chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Carrot
peeled and halved
1
piece
Onion
small, peeled and halved
115
g
115
g
400
g
Potatoes
peeled and diced

Steps

  • Place chicken into a large saucepan and cover with 2.2 litres of water.
  • Add carrot, onion, garlic, and thyme, then simmer for 1.25 hours.
  • Strain the liquid into a bowl and reserve 1 litre of the liquor for the sauce.
  • Pick the chicken meat from the bones and discard the vegetables and herbs.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in flour to create a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in the reserved 1 litre of chicken liquor until smooth.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool for one minute.
  • Whisk egg yolks and cream together then slowly stir into the sauce.
  • Fry baby onions and mushrooms in a separate pan with butter until slightly coloured.
  • Stir the vegetables, tarragon, chicken, and seasoning into the sauce off the heat.
  • Heat butter and oil in a pan until foaming for the potatoes.
  • Fry diced potatoes for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and tender.
  • Add garlic and parsley to the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce on plates alongside the fried potatoes.