Marinated Chicken In A Lemon And Tarragon Dressing

Name: Marinated Chicken In A Lemon And Tarragon Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, with skin on; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 fluid ounces vegetable stock; FOR THE DRESSING; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 fresh lemon rind, of grated; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon soft brown sugar; 6 fluid ounces olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; TO GARNISH; 4 ounces green olives; fresh tarragon leaf; grated fresh lemon rind

Servings: persons

6 chicken breasts, with skin on
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 fluid ounces vegetable stock
FOR THE DRESSING
1 lemon, juice of
1 fresh lemon rind, of grated
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
6 fluid ounces olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
TO GARNISH
4 ounces green olives
fresh tarragon leaf
grated fresh lemon rind

1
Preheat the oven to 350*F.
2
Arrange the chicken breasts, skin side up, in a deep ovenproof dish that is not too large, so that they remain closely packed.
3
Brush the skins wih olive oil.
4
Pour in enough vegetable stock to cover partially but not submerge them.
5
Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, then remove and allow to cool in the stock before refrigerating.
6
To make the dressing: combine the lemon rind and uuice with the vinegar, then add the garlic, mustard, sugar and oil.
7
Season with salt and pepper, mix well and then add the chopped tarragon leaves.
8
Lift the chicken breasts from the stock and remove the skins.
9
Slice the meat diagonally or shred with a fork.
10
Place the pieces in a bowl, pour over the dressing and marinate in teh refrigerator until serving time.
11
To serve, arrange the chicken pieces in a shallow serving dish and scatter with olives, tarragon leaves and grated lemon rind.

1647

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken breasts, with skin on, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 fluid ounces vegetable stock, FOR THE DRESSING, and more.

Yes, Marinated Chicken In A Lemon And Tarragon Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!