Tarragon Chicken a La Pepin

"My husband saw Jacques Pepin make a similar dish on tv years ago. It involved layering thickly sliced onions, potatoes and a whole chicken cut up, covering it with chicken broth and braising in the oven. Well, this is my spin because I have no idea how Pepin seasoned his dish or if anything else went into it!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
4

ingredients

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directions

  • Boil potatoes for 30 minutes (they do not have to be cooked through, they will finished in the oven); set aside to cool, then when cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over high heat, brown chicken in oil and butter on both sides well; season liberally with salt and pepper and set aside (these also will not be cooked through, but finished in the oven).
  • Lower heat to medium-low and toss the garlic cloves into skillet and let cook, stirring occasionally so as not to burn, for 1 to 2 minutes; stir in wine to deglaze pan, stirring all the browned bits from the chicken that stuck to the bottom of the pan, and let reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth and tarragon; turn off heat and let stand while you assemble the dish.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F; butter a 2-quart covered baking dish or casserole.
  • Layer half the onions in a single layer in the bottom of your casserole; top with half the potatoes.
  • Lay browned chicken on top of the potatoes, then a second layer with the rest of the onions, topped with the remainder of the potatoes.
  • Pour broth over everything, cover and place in oven until chicken is cooked through to 165°F on an instant read meat thermometer, about 30 to 45 minutes depending on how cool you let all the ingredients get before assembly.
  • NOTE: This step is optional, but you can run the dish under the broiler to brown the potatoes a bit (makes for a more attractive dish). Also a drizzle of heavy cream and/or a squirt of fresh lemon juice may be a welcome addition.

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