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Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken

Savory Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken Made Easy

This Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken recipe offers a delightful combination of crispy skin and tender meat, infused with garlic and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 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 (thighs, drumsticks, or leg quarters) This provides the flavor and moisture essential for a juicy oven-roasted French garlic chicken.
  • sea salt & ground black pepper to taste, essential for enhancing the dish’s flavors.
For the Aromatics
  • 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced Adds natural sweetness and depth.
  • 20 to 25 garlic cloves, whole Infuses the chicken with a roasted flavor.
  • 1 small bunch fresh thyme Offers aromatic herbal notes.
  • 3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary Adds a woodsy flavor.
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 1/4 cup avocado or olive oil Adds richness and prevents sticking.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Keeps the chicken moist while adding flavor.
  • 1/2 cup white wine (Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio) Adds depth and richness to the dish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole Dish
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large casserole dish with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil.
  2. Spread the sliced shallots across the bottom of the prepared dish, followed by half of the whole garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary.
  3. Arrange seasoned chicken on top, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the chicken broth and white wine around the chicken, minimizing contact with the skin.
  5. Roast uncovered for about 1 hour until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with pan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with salt, garlic, and herbs for a few hours before roasting.

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