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Tarragon Roast Chicken

Tarragon Roast Chicken recipe is quick and easy, producing a tender, juicy and delicious chicken, a great recipe for either a whole roasted chicken or chicken breasts. The complex flavors of the herbs and roasted lemon in a simple white wine sauce are the perfect complement to the roasted chicken. This roast chicken recipe is easy enough for a quick weeknight meal and the Tarragon Roast Chicken is beautiful enough for any special occasion.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Roast Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 877kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 Pound Chicken
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 Tablespoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Tarragon Chopped
  • 1 Cup Dry Vermouth Or Chicken Stock
  • 2 Lemons Juice only
  • 1 Shallot Finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F
  • Wash the chicken, inside and out, pat completely dry with paper towels
  • Salt and pepper the chicken, this can be done up to 24 hours in advance
  • Melt the ¼ cup of butter and add half of the chopped herbs
  • Gently work your fingers under the skin of the chicken on the breast and thighs, careful not to tear or damage the skin
  • Work the butter and herb mixture under the skin and completely cover the outside of the skin as well
  • Truss the chicken using butchers twine
  • Add half of the chopped shallot, juice of one lemon and half of the dry vermouth, to an ovenproof skillet and bring to a boil
  • Place the chicken in the skillet and place in the oven. Roast for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 400°F
  • Baste the chicken every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F
  • Remove from the heat, cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes
  • Skim the excess fat from the skillet and bring the sauce to a boil, reduce by half
  • Add the remaining dry vermouth, butter, and herbs. Whisk until it’s reduced by half and slightly thick. Remove from the heat.
Nutrition Facts
Tarragon Roast Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 877 Calories from Fat 585
% Daily Value*
Fat 65g100%
Saturated Fat 26g163%
Cholesterol 265mg88%
Sodium 1944mg85%
Potassium 802mg23%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 53g106%
Vitamin A 1358IU27%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.