Tarragon Chicken With Apples For Two Food

CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper., In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm., Add shallot to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Add cream, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Increase heat to medium-high; cook until slightly thickened. Stir in 2 teaspoons tarragon, lemon juice and remaining salt. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with remaining tarragon.

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY APPLE-MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides; remove and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender.
• Stir in the broth, tarragon, pepper and salt; bring to a boil.
• Add apples and reserved chicken.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken juices run clear.
• Remove chicken to a serving platter.
• Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; stir in remaining milk.
• Add to skillet; bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Serve over chicken; sprinkle with parsley.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS,APPLES,AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Remove the chicken meat from the bones and discard any skin,fat,or gristle.Chop the chicken into small bite sized pieces.
• Wash the celery and apples.Cut the celery stalks in half lengthwise and slice thinly.Chop the apples.
• Heat a pan over medium heat without oil.Add the almonds and toast,stirring constantly ,until they smell toasty and a very lightly golden.Remove from the pan to prevent further browning and add to the chicken,celery,and apples.
• Whisk together the mayo,apple cider vinegar,honey,and spices.Taste the dressing and adjust to your taste.
• Add the chicken mixture to the dressing and serve over a bed of lettuce or on toast.Chill all leftovers!