Oven-Roasted Garlic Chicken That’s Juicy and Flavorful
A rustic French-inspired chicken dish roasted with whole garlic cloves, fresh herbs, and olive oil. Crispy skin, tender meat, and garlicky pan juices in one easy pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or legs
1–2 heads garlic, cloves separated
3–4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken skin-side up in baking dish. Scatter garlic cloves around.
- Tuck in herbs and drizzle everything with olive oil.
- Pour wine or broth into bottom of pan.
- Roast uncovered for 40–50 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crisp skin.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving with pan juices and garlic.
Notes
Use unpeeled garlic for mellow roasted flavor. Serve with bread, greens, or potatoes.