Easy Lemon Tarragon Chicken

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This easy lemon tarragon chicken recipe is a delightful combination of zesty flavors and aromatic herbs. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. The tangy lemon adds a refreshing touch, while the fragrant tarragon infuses the chicken with a subtle hint of sweetness. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Easy lemon tarragon chicken recipe details

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Sometimes simple is best. And if you’ve got fresh tarragon, fresh lemon, and fresh chicken, you don’t to get fancy. This easy and classic recipe can give you some of the best baked chicken you’ve ever had.
Ready in: 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 lemon
• 4 chicken leg quarters
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 35 mins

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Slice half of the lemon into thin pieces; place in the bottom of a roasting pan in a line down the middle.
2. Coat chicken with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set on the lemon slices.
3. Roast for 35 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (juices run clear when chicken is cut near bone.)
4. Squeeze the juice from second lemon half over chicken, sprinkle with tarragon, and serve.