Lunch: Classic Lemon Tarragon Chicken

Recipe by Barbara Chernetz Chicken breasts are quicker to roast than a whole bird, but the classic, fragrant flavors of lemon and tarragon still permeate this recipe.

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Health and fertility benefits of Classic Lemon Tarragon Chicken

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

2 large lemons
4 small bone-in chicken breast halves
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 sprig fresh tarragon
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
chopped fresh tarragon

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut 1 lemon into very thin slices; juice the other lemon.
Loosen the skin of the chicken-breast halves. Rub flesh underneath with garlic and season with half the salt. Tuck a lemon slice and a tarragon sprig under the skin of each breast. Secure skin to breasts with toothpicks.
Place chicken in a shallow roasting dish. Drizzle breasts with olive oil and reserved lemon juice. Scatter remaining lemon slices over chicken and season skin with remaining salt and the pepper. Pour broth around chicken in roasting dish.
Roast 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through; remove from oven. Turn broiler to high. Broil chicken 1 to 2 minutes to crisp up skin. Remove toothpicks and garnish with chopped tarragon.

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