MARINATED CHICKEN IN A LEMON AND TARRAGON DRESSING

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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

6 chicken breasts, with skin on
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 fluid ounces vegetable stock
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
4 ounces green olives
fresh tarragon leaf
grated fresh lemon rind

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

Carolyn Cranford
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the dressing was delicious. I served this dish with roasted vegetables and a salad, and it was a perfect meal.


ULISSE Lucsonne
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is so light and refreshing. I love serving this dish with rice and steamed vegetables.


Ariyo Oluwayemisi
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are impressive. The chicken is so moist and tender, and the dressing is so flavorful. I served this dish with mashed potatoes and a salad, and it was a hit with my family.


Farhankhalil 2624649
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the dressing was so bright and lemony. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kabi Joshi
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the dressing was delicious. I served this dish with roasted vegetables and a salad, and it was a perfect meal.


Ghaith Mohamad
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is so light and refreshing. I love serving this dish with rice and steamed vegetables.


Precious Mbewana
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are impressive. The chicken is so moist and tender, and the dressing is so flavorful. I served this dish with mashed potatoes and a salad, and it was a hit with my family.


Bilal Maher
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the dressing was so bright and lemony. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wara Noro
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the dressing was delicious. I served this dish with roasted vegetables and a salad, and it was a perfect meal.


Md safiqul Talukder
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is so light and refreshing. I love serving this dish with rice and steamed vegetables.


Shila Akter
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are impressive. The chicken is so moist and tender, and the dressing is so flavorful. I served this dish with roasted potatoes and a salad, and it was a hit with my family.


Ayisha Asadi
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the dressing was so bright and lemony. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sybrandt Edwards
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the dressing was delicious. I served this dish with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Roxana Ica Bisztran
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the dressing was so light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanam Mono
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is so moist and tender, and the dressing is so flavorful. I served this dish with rice and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my guests.


Subam Sharma
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is so bright and lemony. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables.


Taurone John
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the lemon-tarragon dressing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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