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Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken

Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken for Cozy Family Dinners

This Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken features aromatic garlic and herbs for a comforting dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2.5-3 lbs Bone-in, skin-on chicken This is your main protein source, ensuring moisture and flavor during roasting.
For the Flavor Base
  • 0.25 cup Avocado or olive oil Adds richness while helping to achieve that crispy skin.
  • To taste Sea salt & ground black pepper Essential seasonings enhance overall flavor.
  • 3 medium Shallots Thinly sliced for a touch of sweetness and depth.
  • 20-25 cloves Garlic Adjust based on taste preference.
  • 1 small bunch Fresh thyme Earthy flavor; dried thyme can be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • 3-4 sprigs Fresh rosemary Adds fragrant note; dry rosemary can substitute.
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth Provides moisture during cooking.
  • 0.5 cup White wine Adds acidity and depth; swap with lemon juice for a non-alcoholic version.

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Line the casserole dish with foil and spread sliced shallots and half of the garlic cloves on the bottom.
  3. Pat the chicken dry and season it, placing it skin side up over the shallots and garlic. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Nestle thyme sprigs and remaining garlic cloves around the chicken, then pour chicken broth and white wine around it.
  5. Roast in the oven for about 1 hour until the skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Optionally, turn on the broiler for 5-7 minutes to enhance crispiness.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Baste with pan sauce for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 50gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Experiment with flavors by substituting herbs or adjusting ingredient quantities to suit your taste.

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