Description
This Roasted Chicken with Garlic & Herbs is juicy, aromatic, and filled with comforting flavors of lemon, thyme, and rosemary. The garlic cloves roast into buttery perfection — perfect for spreading on crusty bread or whisking into pan juices for a quick sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs), or 6 bone-in thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or ghee for dairy-free)
- 1 lemon, halved
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic & Herbs:
- 2 bulbs garlic, cloves separated (don’t peel)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp dried herbes de Provence
- 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Optional Add-Ons:
- ½ cup baby potatoes or pearl onions
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (for extra tang)
Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously inside and out with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Stuff cavity with lemon halves and a few garlic cloves.
- Step 2 – Brown for Flavor: Heat olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven. Sear the chicken on all sides for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and scatter remaining garlic cloves around the chicken.
- Step 3 – Add Wine & Roast: Pour white wine (or broth) around the chicken. Sprinkle with herbes de Provence. Roast 1 hour 15 minutes, basting halfway through with pan juices. If using thighs, roast about 40–45 minutes until the internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Step 4 – Rest & Serve: Let the chicken rest 10 minutes before carving. Mash a few roasted garlic cloves into the pan juices for an instant sauce. Serve with crusty bread.
Notes
💡 Pro Tip: Roast baby potatoes or pearl onions in the same pan for a complete one-pan meal. The garlic-infused drippings make the best natural gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg