Description
Succulent roasted French garlic chicken delivers classic Parisian comfort straight to your kitchen. Aromatic herbs, golden crispy skin, and tender meat promise a delightful culinary journey you won’t forget.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons thyme (fresh)
- 2 teaspoons rosemary (fresh)
- 2 teaspoons parsley (fresh)
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Liquids and Aromatics:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
Optional Vegetables:
- 1 pound (16 ounces) baby potatoes
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare a vibrant herbal marinade by combining minced garlic, aromatic thyme, rosemary, and parsley with bright lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, rich olive oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Thoroughly massage the marinade into chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is generously coated with the fragrant herb mixture.
- Allow the chicken to absorb the marinade’s flavors by refrigerating for 30 minutes to 2 hours, enhancing its depth and tenderness.
- Preheat the oven to a robust 400F (200C), creating an ideal roasting environment for the chicken.
- Transfer the marinated chicken to a spacious roasting pan, positioning the pieces to ensure even heat distribution.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165F (74C) for perfectly cooked meat.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum succulence.
- Serve the aromatic, herb-infused chicken, showcasing its golden-brown exterior and tender, flavorful meat.
Notes
- Enhance marinade depth by crushing garlic cloves to release more intense flavors and aromatic compounds.
- Opt for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to ensure juicier meat with crispy exterior during roasting.
- Customize herb blend by substituting dried herbs with fresh ones, using a 3:1 ratio for optimal flavor intensity.
- Create gluten-free version by ensuring all marinade ingredients are certified gluten-free and checking herb blend origins.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (minimum)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg