Add this super-bright and citrusy lemon-herb roasted chicken to your weeknight routine, and you wont be disappointed.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken; cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
Flip the chicken and arrange lemon slices around the chicken in the bottom of the pan.
Sprinkle with thyme and rosemary.
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Transfer the chicken and lemon slices to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes.
Do not wipe the pan clean.
Heat lemon juice, pepper and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in the pan over low heat.
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Remove from heat and stir in tarragon.
Slice the chicken breasts in half; serve drizzled with the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/2 chicken breast & 1 Tbsp.
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