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Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken

Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken That Impresses Every Time

Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken is a flavorful dish that captivates with the scent of garlic and offers versatility with different chicken cuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2.5 to 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken Options include thighs, drumsticks, or leg quarters.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup avocado or olive oil Can substitute with canola oil.
  • sea salt & ground black pepper Essential seasonings, adjust to personal taste.
For the Aromatics
  • 3 medium shallots Thinly sliced, sweet Vidalia onions can be substitued.
  • 20 to 25 whole garlic cloves Infuses the dish with a pungent aroma.
  • small bunch fresh thyme Use dried thyme in smaller amounts if needed.
  • 3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary Dried rosemary can be an alternative.
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Use homemade broth for a low-sodium option.
  • 1/2 cup white wine e.g., Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio; substitute with lemon juice and broth.

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish
  • Meat Thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Line a large casserole dish with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil.
  3. Spread the thinly sliced shallots evenly across the bottom of the lined dish, followed by half of the whole garlic cloves.
  4. Drizzle the chicken with oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, massaging the seasonings into the skin.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining fresh thyme over the chicken pieces and nestle the rest of the garlic cloves around them.
  6. Carefully pour the chicken broth and white wine around the edges of the dish.
  7. Place the dish in the preheated oven and roast uncovered for approximately 1 hour until the chicken skin turns golden brown.
  8. Carefully remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle with the pan sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a complete meal, pair with mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes for added comfort.

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