directions
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1
Finely chop shallots
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2
Trim asparagus ends and cut on a diagonal into 1-inch lengths
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3
Remove leaves from tarragon and mince
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4
Trim chicken and cut into Batonnet strips
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5
Season chicken with salt and pepper and toss in flour. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat
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6
Toss chicken until browned, about 5 minutes
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7
Remove to a bowl
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8
Add remaining oil and shallots
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9
Cook briefly and then add the asparagus and 1/2 cup broth
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10
Boil asparagus about 3 minutes
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11
Remove to another bowl
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12
Return chicken to pan; add remaining broth and wine. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes
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13
In a small bowl whisk the sour cream, mustard and tarragon
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14
Stir into chicken and heat through, but do not boil
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15
Stir in asparagus and season to taste
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16
Serve immediately.
CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS TOSS
ingredients
- 2 shallots
- 1 pound asparagus
- 3 sprigs fresh tarragon
- 1-1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard