Garlic Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the aromatic flavors of this Garlic Chicken recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. Succulent chicken thighs are seasoned to perfection with a blend of garlic, herbs, and spices, then roasted to tender perfection. This European-inspired dish is ideal for busy weeknights, requiring less than 4 hours from start to finish.
Ingredients:
- 12 chicken thighs
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne, to taste
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup white wine
- 3 lemons, sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 520.6
- Fat: 35.3g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1g
- Cholesterol: 118.4mg
- Sodium: 118.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 16.2g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Protein: 26.9g
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the chicken: In a large bowl, lightly coat the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
- Prepare the garlic: Crush half of the garlic cloves with the back of a heavy knife, leaving the remaining cloves whole.
- Heat the oil: In a roasting pan large enough to hold the chicken in one layer, heat 1/2 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat on the stove.
- Sear the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the pan and sear on both sides until golden brown.
- Infuse with garlic: Add the crushed garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, for about 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients: Remove the pan from heat and add white wine, lemon slices, dried basil, dried oregano, and bay leaves, stirring well to evenly distribute.
- Roast the chicken: Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Roast for 1 hour.
- Uncover and continue roasting: After 1 hour, uncover the pan and roast for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and tender, and the garlic is caramelized. Baste the chicken occasionally with the pan juices.
- Finish and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and spoon the pan juices over the chicken or serve them on the side.
Enjoy your flavorful Garlic Chicken with family and friends! 🍗🍋
