Chicken Veronique James Martin Food

CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• In a roasting tin, brown the chicken breasts in a little oil. Season both sides, turn skin side up and pour over the honey.
• Roast until cooked through - about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm while you make the sauce.
• Pour off any excess fat, add the wine and bring to the boil, scraping to make sure you include any of the juices from the chicken. Reduce until you're left with a couple of tablespoons of richly flavoured liquid.
• Add the stock and the sprigs of tarragon, bring to the boil and reduce by a third.
• Stir in the cream, bring to the boil and allow to reduce a little before removing the sprig of tarragon and adding the fresh chopped herb.
• Adjust the seasoning and serve spooned over the chicken.

CHICKEN CUTLETS VERONIQUE

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper and pound to even 1/2-inch thickness. Peel off paper. Sprinkle chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon tarragon, then salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts to butter; saut until brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken breasts to plates.
• Add shallot and remaining 2 teaspoons tarragon to drippings in skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat until shallot begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add grapes, wine and cream and boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken.

CHICKEN VERONIQUE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and nutmeg. In a large non-stick skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned., In a small bowl, combine the wine, marmalade and tarragon. Add to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm., Combine flour and cream until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened. Stir in grapes; heat through. Serve with chicken.