Description
Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken brings warmth to your winter table with tender, fragrant meat that melts in your mouth. Herbs and garlic create a simple yet delicious dinner perfect for gathering family around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Fat:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 6 cloves garlic
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk ¼ cup olive oil with 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, 2 tablespoons chopped thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and zest from 1 whole lemon.
- Place 4 chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and gently massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Remove chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- Chop 2 cups of seasonal vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Toss them with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange marinated chicken in a large roasting pan, skin-side up. Scatter prepared vegetables around the chicken. Roast at 425°F for 35-45 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 10 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Room temperature chicken ensures even cooking and helps the meat stay juicy during roasting.
- Fresh herbs make a significant difference, so choose rosemary, thyme, and sage from your garden or a reliable produce section.
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to help create a crispy, golden-brown skin that seals in delicious flavors.
- When adding vegetables around the chicken, cut them into similar-sized pieces so they roast evenly and don’t burn before the chicken finishes cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg