Chicken Fricassee with Tarragon
Chicken Fricassee with Tarragon is a classic French bistro dish featuring chicken pieces braised in a creamy, white sauce. The sauce is traditionally made with a mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery), chicken stock, and heavy cream or crème fraîche, with fresh tarragon providing a distinctive, slightly anise-like flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the vegetables and thickening agent. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing key nutrients like protein, vitamin A, and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The fricassee technique is a unique French cooking method that starts by sautéing meat without browning it, then braising it in a sauce, resulting in a tender, pale-colored dish. The use of tarragon, a classic French herb, gives the dish its signature aromatic and slightly sweet flavor profile.
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