Lemon Chicken with Zucchini

Instructions

1. Prepare Oven and Ingredients

   2 min hands-on10 min waiting

   • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
   • Pat chicken breast dry and season with salt.

2. Season the Chicken

   1 min hands-on

   • Rub chicken with half of the olive oil.
   • Sprinkle with black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

3. Prepare Vegetables

   5 min hands-on

   • Slice zucchini into thick rounds.
   • Peel and slice onions into thin rings.
   • Place zucchini and onions in a roasting tray, drizzle with remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.

4. Prepare Garlic Parcel

   2 min hands-on

   • Trim top of garlic bulb to expose cloves.
   • Wrap bulb in foil, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt.
   • Place garlic parcel in the roasting tray with vegetables.

5. Roast Chicken and Vegetables

   1 min hands-on45 min waiting

   • Place chicken on top of vegetables in the tray.
   • Roast for 45–50 minutes, until chicken reaches 70°C (160°F) internally.

6. Rest the Chicken

   10 min waiting

   • Remove chicken from tray and let rest for 10–15 minutes.

7. Finish Vegetables

   3 min hands-on15 min waiting

   • Open garlic parcel and mash roasted garlic into a paste.
   • Mix garlic paste into vegetables and return tray to oven for 15 minutes.

8. Add Herbs and Lemon

   2 min hands-on

   • Remove vegetables from oven.
   • Grate lemon zest over vegetables, squeeze lemon juice, and sprinkle with tarragon.
   • Toss to combine.

9. Slice and Serve

   2 min hands-on

   • Slice chicken into pieces.
   • Serve with roasted zucchini and onion medley.
   • Cooking tips:
   • For extra crispiness on the vegetables, spread them out in a single, even layer in the roasting tray.
   • If time allows, marinate the chicken in olive oil, salt, pepper, and tarragon for 1–2 hours before cooking.
   • Use a zester or fine grater for the lemon zest to release its essential oils.
   • Resting the chicken is crucial for retaining its juices and achieving the desired juicy texture.