Juicy Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken
A deliciously tender and flavorful roast chicken infused with garlic and thyme, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Combine the minced garlic, butter, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Loosen the skin over the chicken’s breast and thighs.
- Rub half of the garlic butter mixture under the skin and the rest on the exterior.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and place the lemon halves inside the cavity.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven.
- Create a quick pan sauce with the chicken broth by simmering in the roasting pan.
- Carve the chicken, drizzle it with the pan sauce, and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 100mg