Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce
I adapted this recipe from one I found in the most recent Cooking Light magazine (October 2009). It was very simple to make and tasted really, really delicious. The chicken turned out moist and tender while the sauce was full of flavor. My kids, husband, and I all loved this meal. Both of my kids asked me to put this sauce on other foods like pork and potatoes. I served this chicken with steamed broccoli and Quinoa with Caramelized Red Onions, Bell Peppers, and Garlic.
Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce:
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp tarragon
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
How to Make Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Season the chicken well with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Place chicken in the pan and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until done.
Combine the minced garlic, Dijon, vinegar, water, olive oil, tarragon, and sugar in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Drizzle sauce over chicken and serve. Enjoy.
Click here for a printable version of this recipe – For the Love of Cooking.net
That looks wonderful! I love tarragon and mustard together, put them on chicken and I am in love!
The flavor of tarragon can't be beat. That anise-y, licorice-y flavor is so good.
I love trying new chicken recipes and this looks like it will definitely become a favorite. Thanks…
that sauce looks fabulous! I love the sound of each flavor.
I think this is one of those that I bookmarked in Cooking Light! Looks good!
I love this recipe. Gorgeous photo!
That chicken looks moist and delicious.
Oh wow, you've turned the kids into tarragon fans already? I don't even know what it tastes like! I'm dying to try this chicken though, looks delicious! 🙂
Looks delish! I have never cooked with tarragon…I will have to try it soon! Thanks for sharing!
I'm totally "adapting" this to the Egg. I really like the mustard and tarragon sauce! This would pair nicely with a coarse mashed potatoes dish.
I'm going to try to make this tonight for a family dinner. I'll let you know how it goes.
Do you dice or crush the garlic? or leave if whole?
Mince the garlic.
Cheers,
Pam