Sauces are meant to increase the taste of any dish. This single name adds magic and plays as one of the strongest ingredients to any main dish. Sauces, dip, and chutneys are there to enhance the flavours and the aroma of the food and make it more appetising. They are liquid or semiliquid components which are served as a side ingredient with dishes or poured over any dish to make it look more appealing. They provide moisture to the dish and add contrast to texture and colour.
Here the recipe of a sauce called ‘Tarragon Sauce’ is shared below which could be perfectly served with grilled chicken pieces. The creaminess of the sauce adds moisture to the tender meat making it juicier, and the aroma of Tarragon leaves makes the dish scrumptious.
Tarragon is a kind of leafy herb which is green in colour. It has a high aroma with a mild liquorice flavour. It adds a fresh and spring taste and also uplifts any dish by adding elegance to a variety of dishes like sauces, salads, dressings, and fish and chicken recipes. This leaf is most common in the French cooking technique. It could be added as a suitable substitute for rosemary.
Tarragon has a number of health benefits. It works as any other ayurvedic herb if added to the diet. It can be used to reduce blood sugar, inflammation and pain while improving sleep, appetite and heart health. It is versatile and is used in a variety of cuisines and recipes.
Ingredients:
Grilled Chicken
- 2 Chicken fillets
- ½ tsp crushed black pepper
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tsp Mustard powder
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2-3 tbsp Oil
Tarragon Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 Onion Sliced
- ½ cup Chicken stock
- ¾ cup cream
- Salt to taste
- Crushed black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp Dried tarragon leaves
Method:
Grilled Chicken:
- Take chicken fillets, poke holes with a fork or meat tenderizer and set aside
- In a bowl add black pepper, dried oregano, salt, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder and vinegar, mix well
- Add chicken fillets, mix and marinate for 2 hours
- Grease grill pan with oil, place marinated chicken fillets and cook/grill on low flame for 8-10 minutes for each side
Tarragon Sauce:
- In a saucepan, add butter and let it melt, add onion and sauté until translucent
- Add chicken stock and give it a good mix
- Put off the flame, add cream and mix well
- Turn on flame, add salt, black pepper, and dried tarragon leaves and mix well, cook until desired thickness
- Drizzle tarragon sauce over grilled chicken and serve
This recipe of grilled chicken dipped in tarragon sauce is appealing and can allure hunger heads towards them. This recipe is a perfect party starter dish and could also be served on the dinner table.