Fennel and Mustard Pan Sauce

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 medium shallot (about 3 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry vermouth or white wine
• 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
• 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Add shallot and fennel seeds to now-empty skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until shallot is softened and browned around edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add broth and vermouth, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to simmer, scraping pan bottom to loosen browned bits. Simmer rapidly until reduced to 3/4 cup, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in any accumulated chicken juices; return to simmer and cook 30 seconds. Off heat, whisk in mustard, tarragon, and butter; season with salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken and serve immediately.