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Chicken thigh with vinegar, cream and tarragon

Recipe by Chef Michel Dumas

A classic French dish revisited: crispy chicken thighs, coated with a velvety sauce of red wine vinegar, white wine, cream and tarragon. Quick, few utensils and flavorful, ideal for a convivial dinner accompanied by potatoes or mash.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
35m
Prep
37m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 22m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$24.10
Total cost
$6.03
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Sear the chicken thighs to achieve a crispy skin
  • Vinegar reduction
  • Deglaze with white wine and reduce
  • Final chicken cooking over medium heat
  • Finish with cream

Safety Warnings

  • Very hot oil can splash: handle with care.
  • Use gloves or a pot holder to handle the hot pan.
  • Ensure the chicken reaches 75 °C internal temperature to avoid any health risk.

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