Description
Succulent Italian herb roasted chicken brings Mediterranean flavors right to your dinner table. Garlic, rosemary, and thyme infuse each tender bite with classic Italian countryside warmth while creating a simple yet elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts, bone-in with skin
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh oregano, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 lemons (1 juiced, 1 sliced)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and gathering all necessary cooking equipment.
- Create a fragrant herb marinade by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, finely chopped rosemary, thyme, and oregano with freshly ground sea salt, cracked black pepper, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Gently separate the chicken skin from the meat using your fingers, creating a pocket for the herb mixture.
- Carefully massage the herb-infused oil mixture directly under the chicken skin, ensuring even distribution for maximum flavor penetration.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken to a sturdy roasting pan, strategically positioning thin lemon slices around the poultry to enhance aromatic complexity.
- Delicately pour a combination of crisp white wine and rich chicken broth into the pan’s base, creating a flavorful cooking liquid.
- Slide the roasting pan into the preheated oven and cook for 35-40 minutes, monitoring the chicken’s progression to a golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Throughout the roasting process, periodically baste the chicken with the pan’s developing juices to maintain moisture and intensify flavor.
- Once fully cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Plate the roasted chicken and optionally garnish with fresh herb sprigs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken with herbs and oil at least 30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor infusion.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a more vibrant and aromatic taste profile.
- Basting the chicken during roasting helps keep the meat incredibly juicy and prevents drying out.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure safe and perfect doneness.
- White wine and broth create a delicious pan sauce that enhances the overall richness of the dish.
- Let the chicken rest 10 minutes after roasting to redistribute juices and maintain maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg