MARINATED CHICKEN IN A LEMON AND TARRAGON DRESSING
This is wonderfuly delicious. Served on a pretty platter, this cold chicken, tender breast meat marinated in an oil and vinegar dressing, strongly flavoured with lemon and tarragon, makes a change from the more often used mayonnaise dressing.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350*F.
- Arrange the chicken breasts, skin side up, in a deep ovenproof dish that is not too large, so that they remain closely packed.
- Brush the skins wih olive oil.
- Pour in enough vegetable stock to cover partially but not submerge them.
- Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, then remove and allow to cool in the stock before refrigerating.
- To make the dressing: combine the lemon rind and uuice with the vinegar, then add the garlic, mustard, sugar and oil.
- Season with salt and pepper, mix well and then add the chopped tarragon leaves.
- Lift the chicken breasts from the stock and remove the skins.
- Slice the meat diagonally or shred with a fork.
- Place the pieces in a bowl, pour over the dressing and marinate in teh refrigerator until serving time.
- To serve, arrange the chicken pieces in a shallow serving dish and scatter with olives, tarragon leaves and grated lemon rind.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8, Fat 45.7, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 397.4, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 30.9
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David Kamara
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turns out delicious. I would recommend using a good quality olive oil and fresh tarragon for the best flavor.
Shakeel Akhtar
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon-tarragon dressing is so flavorful. I often make this recipe for dinner parties and it's always a hit.
Fajar Wahabali
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for a delicious marinated chicken dish. I added some garlic and thyme to the marinade, and roasted the chicken instead of grilling it. The result was a moist and flavorful chicken that was perfect for a summer me
Jordyn salvatierra
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and tough, and the lemon-tarragon dressing was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Cory Clarke
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the lemon-tarragon dressing is the perfect complement. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
Amy Rose
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon-tarragon dressing is to die for.
Bernice Agyei
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tarragon, so I substituted basil instead. The chicken was still very good, and the lemon-basil dressing was a nice change of pace.
Azkarullah Khan
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the lemon-tarragon dressing was delicious. I would recommend using a different method of cooking the chicken, such as grilling or roasting.
Fraz mahi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out amazing. I loved the combination of lemon and tarragon. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Osamu Makdod
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-tarragon dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.