ORANGE TARRAGON CHICKEN BREASTS

ORANGE TARRAGON CHICKEN BREASTS image

Categories Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoons orange zest
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon tarragon leaves
3 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 bone-in, skin on split chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

1. Combine mustard, orange juice, orange zest, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, tarragon, hone, and 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt in a bowl. Mix to combine and set aside. 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Season the chicken breasts with pepper and remaining salt, making sure to rub seasoning under skin. 3. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat for 3 about minutes. Add the remaining olive oil and heat for about 1 minute. 4. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and sear for about 4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from pan and place on the lined baking sheet. Place baking sheet in oven and bake 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature in thickest piece reaches 165 degrees. 5. While chicken is baking, carefully pour orange and mustard sauce into the empty skillet and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute and remove from heat. When the chicken has finished baking, brush each piece with sauce. Pass remaining sauce to be spooned over chicken as desired.