# Tarragon Roast Chicken

Tarragon infused roast chicken that takes the classic to the next level.

- Total time: 75 min
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 whole chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 2 garlic cloves
- 75 g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon
- 60 ml double cream

## Instructions

1. Chop the tarragon leaves.
2. Caramelize shallots and garlic.
3. Mix the butter with tarragon, shallots, garlic, and lemon zest.
4. Rub herb butter under the skin and over the chicken.
5. Roast chicken for 60–75 minutes or until juices run clear.
6. Pour the cream into the hot roasting tin, stirring well to deglaze and loosen the caramelised bits at the bottom.

## Tips

- It all starts with a simple butter rub made with lots of fresh tarragon, caramelised shallots, garlic and lemon zest and it really keeps the meat super moist and full of flavour.
- It’s the super easy hands-off method to ensure a beautiful crispy skin and tender meat.
- A little splash of cream in the pan juices and you're done!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJTWiNxJX7M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b20d055b-5056-4a19-9a67-1f7486f27414
- Extracted: 2025-05-12

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