Healthy Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken
A healthy and flavorful oven-roasted chicken dish infused with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken (thighs, drumsticks, or leg quarters)
- 0.25 cup avocado or olive oil
- Sea salt & ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 20 to 25 garlic cloves, whole
- 1 small bunch of fresh thyme
- 3 to 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Line a large casserole dish with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil for easy cleanup.
- Thinly slice the shallots and spread them on the bottom of the casserole dish. Add half of the garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary.
- Place the chicken on top of the shallots and garlic. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Add more thyme and the remaining garlic cloves around the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth along the edges of the pan.
- Roast the chicken uncovered at 400°F (204°C) for about 1 hour until the skin is golden and crispy.
- Optional: Broil for the last 5-7 minutes for extra crispy skin.
- Remove from the oven and pour the pan sauce over the chicken.
- Serve with side dishes like mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of heavy cream to the pan sauce before serving.