I don't suppose I'm the only one who finds that when you have to sear chunks of chicken breast and thigh for Tarragon Chicken in melted butter, after not too many pieces, the whey in the butter turns brown and leaves black speckles on the chicken which transfer into what should be a clean finished cream. So when I had to make it for 45, …
I don't suppose I'm the only one who finds that when you have to sear chunks of chicken breast and thigh for Tarragon Chicken in melted butter, after not too many pieces, the whey in the butter turns brown and leaves black speckles on the chicken which transfer into what should be a clean finished cream. So when I had to make it for 45, I invented this technique: Instead of searing your chicken chunks in melted butter, put the chicken into a big bowl, melt the quantity of butter and pour it over the chicken. Quickly and thoroughly toss the chicken in it with clean hands. Then sear the pieces in as many batches as it takes in a hot dry pan. If black specks begin to appear, wipe the pan with a paper towel then carry on. Result: not just clean cream but a job done in half the usual time.
I don't suppose I'm the only one who finds that when you have to sear chunks of chicken breast and thigh for Tarragon Chicken in melted butter, after not too many pieces, the whey in the butter turns brown and leaves black speckles on the chicken which transfer into what should be a clean finished cream. So when I had to make it for 45, I invented this technique: Instead of searing your chicken chunks in melted butter, put the chicken into a big bowl, melt the quantity of butter and pour it over the chicken. Quickly and thoroughly toss the chicken in it with clean hands. Then sear the pieces in as many batches as it takes in a hot dry pan. If black specks begin to appear, wipe the pan with a paper towel then carry on. Result: not just clean cream but a job done in half the usual time.
Brilliant! thanks.
Also works to use ghee!
I use ghee for all pan browning or sautéing in butter but your technique will definitely work in a pinch!