Chicken With Dried Cranberries And Tarragon Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this stunning Chicken with Dried Cranberries and Tarragon! This recipe uses tangy verjuice for a unique twist on a classic dish. Inspired by a Canadian recipe, this elegant yet easy meal is ready in under an hour. The sweet cranberries, fragrant tarragon, and bright verjuice create a sauce that's simply unforgettable. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special meal at home.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 441.8 kcal

Protein 68g

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Ingredients for Chicken With Dried Cranberries And Tarragon

All Purpose Flour
Salt And Pepper
Boneless Chicken Breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup verjuice (divided, 2 tablespoons each)
2 shallots, minced
Garlic Clove
Chicken Stock
Light Cream
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fresh Tarragon

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How to Make Chicken With Dried Cranberries And Tarragon

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken breasts to the skillet, skin-side down (if using skin-on breasts). Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
While chicken bakes, prepare the sauce. Remove skillet from oven and carefully remove chicken. Set aside.
Pour off excess oil from the skillet, leaving behind any browned bits.
Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of verjuice to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the chicken stock and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of verjuice, dried cranberries, and lemon juice.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped tarragon.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Slice the chicken breasts on an angle and arrange on plates.
Spoon the cranberry-tarragon sauce generously over the chicken. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

Fat

43g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken With Dried Cranberries And Tarragon?

Chicken With Dried Cranberries And Tarragon takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken With Dried Cranberries And Tarragon?

Chicken With Dried Cranberries And Tarragon has approximately 441.8 calories per serving, with about 68 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken With Dried Cranberries And Tarragon?

The key ingredients for Chicken With Dried Cranberries And Tarragon are All Purpose Flour, Salt And Pepper, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Oil, Verjuice, Shallots. See the full list with measurements above.