Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Rose Nguyen

A tangy sauce enlivens simple grilled chicken breasts; a hint of sugar balances the flavors.

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Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 breast half, 1 cup greens, and about 2 tablespoons sauce)

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Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 231
Fat: 7.6g
Saturated fat: 1.6g
Monounsaturated fat: 4.1g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2g
Protein: 35.4g
Carbohydrate: 3.5g
Fiber: 1.3g
Cholesterol: 94mg
Iron: 2mg
Sodium: 538mg
Calcium: 51mg

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Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Cooking spray
3 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 cups gourmet salad greens

Preparation

1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Coat pan with cooking spray. Place chicken in pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
2. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, shallots, and next 6 ingredients (through sugar) in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Serve chicken over greens with sauce.

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OCTOBER 2009

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Renee5732

Great dressing! Could omit some of the water to make it creamier, too. Served with sweet potatoes and my Dad couldn't get enough!

Outstanding 05/21/13
theatrenut

Really good and simple. Particularly tasty for dijon mustard fans.

Outstanding 12/05/12
ArleneGhiron

Excellent, restaurant quality. Fast and easy as well. Will prepare again.

Outstanding 05/18/11
sohacomom

The sauce makes the dish. Very flavorful. I grilled the chicken (thighs) on the grill. It will be delightful light meal for summer. I would easily serve to guests.

Outstanding 02/26/11
Belladonna714

This was simple and delicious! I did need to finish 2 of the thicker chicken breasts in the oven and be careful if you're going to use Wegmans brand Dijon mustard...VERY spicy! I chopped the chicken breast before topping the greens and served it as a salad. I will be making this again.

Outstanding 02/24/11

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Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce Recipe at a Glance

COURSE: Main Dishes
CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
CUISINE: American
MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate
COOKING METHOD: Grill Pan
PUBLICATION: Cooking Light

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