McCall’s Chicken Tarragon

McCall’s Chicken Tarragon

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In 1984, the year Dave and I were married, I came across this promotional recipe from McCall’s Cooking School that they were featuring in their cookbook. This recipe for Chicken Tarragon caught my...

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Cooking tools:

  • Dutch oven
  • Stove
  • Metal ladle
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Whisk
  • Serving platter
  • Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Ladle
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs (skin on and bone in)
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 tablespoons minced red onion or shallots
  • 4 carrots (sliced ¼ inch thick)
  • ¼ cup brandy or cognac (optional)
  • 1 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon (or 3 teaspoons dried)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 16 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Springs fresh tarragon

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