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Nicole Grace

Roast Tarragon Chicken: A Flavorful Dinner Bliss!

A flavorful roast chicken dish infused with tarragon and lemon, perfect for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 pounds whole chicken cleaned and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, tarragon, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin for extra flavor.
  4. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the quartered lemon and onion.
  5. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and pour the chicken broth around the base.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Try adding vegetables like carrots and potatoes around the chicken for a complete meal.

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