Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tarragon Butter

Though this is a very simple dish to prepare with few ingredients, it offers a lot of flavors. Tarragon is a wonderful herb with hints of anise.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced

4 tablespoon butter, softened

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

4 large chicken thighs or 8 small

1 orange sliced into 8 slices for garnish

Instructions:

In a small bowl mix combine the tarragon and butter until well blended. Roll into 4 balls and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Meanwhile prepare a hot charcoal fire. Rub chicken with olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through. Move the thighs to a platter and top with tarragon butter. Serve with orange slices; squeeze some of the orange onto the chicken to add a burst of flavor.

Wine:
An unoaked Chardonnay that offers fresh citrus, pear and apple notes, with hints of orange blossom and mineral is a great selection for grilled chicken.