Friday, August 3, 2012

Creamy Wine Sauce Chicken served with Asparagus and Couscous

This is my go to chicken recipe. Its really flavorful and delicious. You can really transform regular chicken into a special meal with this recipe. 


Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut in individual pieces
  • 1 package of tarragon
  • 1 package or bunch of asparagus
  • 1/3 of chardonnay
  • Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
  • small amount of flour
  • 1 cup of couscous
  • salt 
  • pepper
Instructions

  1. Wash chicken well, dry and place in an oven pan lined with aluminum foil
  2. Rub chicken with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add several chopped leaves of tarragon to the chicken. I suggest placing some under the skin for some penetrating flavor.
  4. Place to cook in oven at 400 degrees until fully cooked and skin has crisped. You may also cook the asparagus with the chicken or choose to steam them instead.
  5. While chicken is cooking, place couscous to cook in about 2-2 1/2 cups of water. Just season with some olive oil and salt and pepper. Cook time varies but is usually under 10 minutes.
  6. Also, begin to prepare the creamy wine sauce.
  7. To do so, place heavy whipping cream in a sauce pan at medium low heat. One warmed up, begin adding wine slowly while stirring. Add small amounts of flour until desired consistency is reached. I suggest adding extra tarragon and a pinch of salt to the sauce as well.
  8. Once all items are prepared, add sauce to chicken and asparagus and serve with a side of couscous. 
  9. Enjoy your delicious dinner!

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