Braised Tarragon Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1 chicken, about 4 lb., cut into 8 pieces
• 2 large leeks, white and light green portions, rinsed well and thinly sliced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon
• 3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Mashed potatoes for serving (see related recipe at left)