Chicken Breasts With Lemon & Tarragon Recipe
🍽️ Name: Chicken Breasts With Lemon & Tarragon
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
📝 Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of succulent chicken breasts infused with zesty lemon and aromatic tarragon in this easy-to-make recipe.
🍗 Recipe Category: Chicken
🔍 Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Very Low Carbs, High Protein, High In… (< 60 Mins), Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 142.2
- Fat Content: 7.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 46.4mg
- Sodium Content: 46.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 2g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 0.4g
- Protein Content: 15.4g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast halves | 4 |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Tarragon | 1 tablespoon |
| Lemon juice | 2 tablespoons |
| Black pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Lemon slice | As garnish |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius).
- Prepare the Chicken: Rub each chicken breast with the cut side of a garlic clove to infuse it with aromatic flavor.
- Season Chicken: Loosen the skin from the breasts gently, ensuring not to tear it.
- Add Flavor: Dab your fingers in oil and rub between the skin and chicken flesh to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Infuse Tarragon: Place tarragon leaves under the loosened skin of each chicken breast. Drizzle lemon juice evenly over the chicken.
- Season with Pepper: Sprinkle black pepper generously on top of each chicken breast.
- Roasting: Place the chicken breasts skin-side up on a roasting pan to allow them to cook evenly and develop a crispy skin.
- Cooking: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Garnish: Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with fresh lemon slices for a burst of citrusy flavor.
- Serve: Plate the chicken breasts with your favorite side dishes or salads for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
This Chicken Breasts With Lemon & Tarragon recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Enjoy the tender, juicy chicken infused with the bright flavors of lemon and fragrant tarragon!
