Description
Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken is a rustic and flavorful dish featuring tender, juicy chicken infused with aromatic herbs, garlic, and olive oil — a simple yet elegant French-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 head of garlic, cloves separated and unpeeled
- 1 small onion, sliced
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges and fresh parsley, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, skin side down, and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the unpeeled garlic cloves and sliced onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, Dijon mustard, thyme, and rosemary. Return the chicken to the pan, skin side up.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with pan juices, roasted garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- The garlic cloves become soft and buttery — perfect for spreading on bread.
- Pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty French bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French