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Dijon and Tarragon Grilled Chicken

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Dijon and Tarragon Grilled ChickenBrian Leatart

Tarragon and mustard may be a classic French combination, but this menu is all American. A domestic Chardonnay, light beer, or fresh lemonade are perfect partners.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 chickens (each about 3 1/4 pounds), each cut into 2 legs, thighs and wings and 4 breast pieces

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Process until smooth. Place chicken pieces in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Pour tarragon-mustard mixture over chicken; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour or refrigerate 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place chicken on barbecue. Cover and grill until chicken is almost cooked through, turning every 5 minutes and basting with marinade, about 30 minutes. Grill without basting until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes longer. Serve chicken hot, warm, or at room temperature.

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