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Cheesy Baked Chicken

For the juiciest chicken, marinate it before cooking, then top with ham and cheese before flashing it under the grill for a quick and tasty lunch or supper dish.

Dish Details:low-carb


INGREDIENTS:

For the marinade:
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme
1 tbsp freshly chopped tarragon
1 garlic clove, crushed
pinch each of salt and ground black pepper

For the chicken:
4 skin-on chicken breast fillets
2 large slices smoked ham
50g Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into 8 slices
green salad and sautéed potatoes, to serve


PREPARATION:
1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5. Make the marinade by mixing the oil, lemon juice, thyme, tarragon, garlic and seasoning together.

2. Cut 3 slits in each chicken breast and arrange them skin side up in a suitable ovenproof dish, in a single layer. Pour the marinade over the chicken, dividing it equally among the 4 breasts. Allow the marinade to soak into the flesh for 30 minutes.

3. Place the marinated chicken in the centre of the preheated oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

4. Remove the cooked chicken from the oven, then preheat the grill to moderate. Slice the ham in half to give 4 pieces and arrange one piece on each breast. Top with the cheese and 2 slices of tomato, then season to taste.

5. Place under the grill for 6-8 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble. Serve immediately with a green salad and sautéed potatoes.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4

Source: Tesco

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