Joe’s Roasted Garlic Chicken

A platter of golden-brown roasted chicken thighs seasoned with herbs and served with whole roasted garlic cloves. The chicken skin is crispy and glistening, coated with flavorful herbs and spices. The garlic cloves add a rich, aromatic touch to the dish. Slices of fresh bread are visible in the background, completing the rustic presentation.

Roasted chicken is a comforting, hearty dish that brings back memories of family dinners and holiday gatherings. This recipe takes the classic roast chicken and enhances it with a generous amount of garlic and herbs, resulting in a flavorful, satisfying meal. The combination of rosemary, thyme, sage, and garlic creates a delicious, aromatic experience that’s perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. The best part? The leftover garlic and herb-infused oil makes an amazing addition to bread, rice, or potatoes, turning simple sides into something special.

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Ingredients

  • 1 chicken, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup whole garlic cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F
  2. Mix olive oil with rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Add garlic cloves and toss until cloves are covered.
  3. Place chicken halves (or whole chicken, cut up) into a large, oblong baking dish
  4. Pour herbed olive oil and garlic mixture over chicken and rub onto all surfaces of the chicken
  5. Arrange chicken, skin side up, over cloves
  6. Bake, uncovered for 45-55 minutes until juices run clear, or a thermometer placed in thigh reads 180° F
  7. Optional Instructions: brush chicken with pan drippings during last 10 minutes of roasting
  8. Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving

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