Tarragon and Mustard Chicken

Serves 2-3

Tarragon is such a beautiful herb and is a classic with chicken. Here it is paired with Dijon mustard and lemon to make a marinade that can be easily scaled up, but the quantities here are perfect for two or three chicken breasts.

• Ingredients:
• 2-3 chicken breasts, butterflied

• For the marinade:
• 2 tsp rapeseed or olive oil
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp light brown sugar
• 4 tsp tarragon, chopped
• A pinch each of salt and pepper
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Step 1: Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a dish or sealable bag and mix.

Step 2: Add the chicken and massage so the meat is coated in the marinade.

Step 3: Either cover the dish in clingfilm or seal the bag and leave to marinate for an hour or two in the fridge.

Step 4: Remove from the fridge 20 minutes before you are ready to cook.

Step 5: Grill under a high heat for about four minutes on each side until cooked through.

I sliced this into thin strips and served it with a roasted vegetable and grain salad at lunchtime. It would be good as a more substantial meal, left whole, serving a breast per person with a warm potato salad (why not use tarragon in the dressing) and a large green salad on the side.