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Lemon-Tarragon Chicken
May 15, 2008 10:18 AM
![]() I made this on Monday and forgot to post about it. I got the recipe from Simply Recipes, but switched out the thyme and rosemary for fresh tarragon, since I had some left over from the halibut. Delicious, very lemony. But really, I don't think you can go wrong with baked chicken thighs. If they're cooked to the right temp they're bound to be great. 1 1/2 - 2 lbs chicken thighs (4-5) 1 tbsp lemon zest 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped tarragon 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1-2 tbsp melted butter Place lemon juice, zest, garlic, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, whisk to combine. With the tip of a sharp knife, cut into each chicken piece one or two times by about 1/2 an inch (this will help the marinade penetrate). Place the chicken pieces and the marinade in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Rotate the bag so that all the chicken pieces are coated with the marinade. Seal the bag and place in a bowl in the refrigerator. Let marinate for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove chicken from marinade and place in a single layer in a baking dish, skin side up. Reserve marinade. Use a pastry brush to brush a little melted butter on each piece of chicken. Bake for a total of 50-55 minutes, until the internal temperature is 175°F. Half-way through the baking, at about the 25 minute mark, baste the chicken pieces with the reserved marinade. Let rest, covered in foil, for about 10 minutes before serving. Serves 2 with a little left over. |
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