Chicken in Tarragon-Tomato Sauce
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken, cut up, preferably dark meat
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoons dried (or more, to taste)
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- salt and pepper 
 
Dark meat (legs and thighs) work best in this recipe because they stay moist and flavorful.
 
Directions
  • Peel the garlic and slice thinly. Skin the chicken pieces and salt and pepper well.
  • Heat oil (medium-high) and brown the chicken.
  • Reduce heat to low, add garlic slices and
    raisins. Cook and stir for several minutes. Mix tomato paste and water, add and stir in. Stir in
    the tarragon.
  • Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, 20 - 30 minutes. Stir in the

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peanuts. Correct the seasoning and serve hot over rice or noodles.

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