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Ingredients
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- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine, or a combination
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped tarragon, or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by placing the halved chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to ½-inch thickness. Mix 2 tablespoons of flour, kosher salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl, and dredge the chicken cutlets in this mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of canola oil. Cook the chicken cutlets until browned, about 4 minutes on the first side. Turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil, adding more butter or oil as required for the remaining chicken.
- Wipe the pan and return to medium-high heat. Add ½ cup of chicken broth or wine and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Cook for 2 minutes before adding 1 cup of heavy cream. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of flour and 1 tablespoon of butter until smooth, and then whisk it into the pan. Simmer until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and zest along with the tarragon and adjust the seasoning. Re-warm the chicken in the sauce for 2 minutes and serve with a side of rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Use fresh tarragon for the best flavor, but dried tarragon is a good substitute.
Serve with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg