Low Fat Très Rapide French Tarragon Chicken
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| Serves | 1 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 15 minutes |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Formal Party, Valentines day |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
A simple low-fat 5:2 Diet supper or luncheon recipe that can be whipped up in a trice! Organic chicken breasts that are diced and then sautéed with fresh tarragon and half-fat crème fraîche with just a hint of lemon juice! This can be made in less than 15 minutes from prep to plate, making it an ideal recipe for busy bees or couch potatoes! I love this served with spinach or a side salad. Do try to use fresh tarragon, I have not tried this with dried, but imagine that it will not be as zingy and fresh. (215 calories without the spinach or 227 calories WITH a portion of spinach)
Ingredients
- Skinless Chicken Breast Fillet, 100g (154 calories)
- Fry Light Olive Oil Spray, 4 sprays (4 calories)
- 1 tablespoon Half Fat Creme Fraiche (47 calories)
- juice of half a lemon (8 calories)
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped French tarragon (3 calories)
- Spinach: Cooked, boiled, drained, with a litle nutmeg, 50g (To serve - 12 calories)
Note
A simple low-fat 5:2 Diet supper or luncheon recipe that can be whipped up in a trice! Organic chicken breasts that are diced and then sautéed with fresh tarragon and half-fat crème fraîche with just a hint of lemon juice! This can be made in less than 15 minutes from prep to plate, making it an ideal recipe for busy bees or couch potatoes! I love this served with spinach or a side salad. Do try to use fresh tarragon, I have not tried this with dried, but imagine that it will not be as zingy and fresh. (215 calories without the spinach or 227 calories WITH a portion of spinach)
Directions
| Step 1 | Cut your chicken breast into smallish pieces, I like to cut mine into fingers about 1/2" wide and 3" long -- you can also dice it into cubes if you wish. |
| Step 2 | Heat a frying pan and spray the oil in, then add the chopped chicken pieces immediately and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is sticky and a nice caramel colour; turn the chicken over and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. |
| Step 3 | Add the crème fraîche, and allow to bubble for about 2 minutes; then add the tarragon and lemon juice and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| Step 4 | Serve with fresh tarragon leaves scattered over the top and a portion of steamed or boiled spinach for a super healthy and satisfying meal |
