Description
This recipe delivers a perfectly roasted chicken with incredibly crispy skin, infused with the aromatic flavor of fresh tarragon. It’s an easy yet elegant dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (approximately 4–5 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 3–4 sprigs fresh tarragon for stuffing inside the chicken
- Optional: Vegetables for roasting (carrots, potatoes, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove giblets from the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, chopped tarragon, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Rub this mixture all over the chicken, ensuring some gets under the skin for maximum flavor.
- Place the quartered onion and fresh tarragon sprigs inside the chicken cavity.
- Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine.
- If using, scatter vegetables in the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack in the roasting pan.
- Roast for 45-60 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) is reached and the skin is crispy and golden.
- Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through roasting.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Carve the chicken and serve, garnishing with extra fresh tarragon if desired.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh tarragon.
- Seasoning the chicken a day in advance can enhance flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165°F.
- Experiment with other herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- Serve the chicken warm for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: N/A