Poached Green Tea Tarragon Chicken Recipe

Name: Poached Green Tea Tarragon Chicken Recipe
Ingredients: 4 bone-in chicken breasts; 1 cup loose dried green tea leaves; 4 cup water; 2 tablespoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoon dried tarragon; pinch of sea salt; pinch of freshly ground white pepper

Amie Valpone|Feb. 7, 2012 1:41 pm EST

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Cooking with tea is one of my favorite ways to create a unique taste in any dish, from rice to tofu and chicken to stews... Not only does this green tea create an incredible aroma and delicious taste, it’s full of antioxidants. So, put down that cup of tea and pour those leaves into your favorite dish. It may just surprise you. Have you ever cooked with tea?

Servings

4

Ingredients

4 bone-in chicken breasts
1 cup loose dried green tea leaves
4 cup water
2 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoon dried tarragon
pinch of sea salt
pinch of freshly ground white pepper

Directions

In a medium-sized pot, combine all of the ingredients over medium heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, about 25 more minutes. Drain and discard the excess green tea leaves. Transfer to a serving plate and serve warm.