Tarragon Chicken
- 2 whole chicken breasts (1 1/2 lb. boneless)
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 4 tsp. cornstarch
- 4 tsp. oil
- 1 egg white (unbeaten)
- 1/4 c. butter or margarine
- 4 tsp. tomato, finely diced, peeled and seeded
- 1 1/4 tsp. mild white wine vinegar
- 1 c. whipping cream (unwhipped)
- 1 tsp. dried tarragon
- 3 Tbsp. parsley, minced
- salt and fresh ground pepper
- Slice chicken in strips no larger than 2 1/2 x 1/2-inch. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; let stand 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cornstarch and oil; turn to mix and let stand 20 minutes.
- Mix in egg whites and let stand 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute chicken in butter just until opaque throughout and a little golden, about 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken with slotted spoon and keep warm.
- Add tomato, vinegar, cream and tarragon to pan.
- Increase heat to high and stir until mixture is blended and consistency of heavy cream.
- Put chicken back in pan with half the parsley and turn gently to mix.
- Heat through.
- Correct seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
- Serve with rice.
- Makes 4 servings.
chicken breasts, salt, pepper, cornstarch, oil, egg, butter, tomato, white wine vinegar, whipping cream, tarragon, parsley, salt
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=697102 (may not work)