Spring Garlic Herb Chicken (Printable version)
Tender chicken marinated with spring garlic, herbs, and lemon, roasted to perfection.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Marinade
05 - 3 tbsp fresh spring garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
09 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
10 - 1 tsp honey
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced spring garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
04 - Place the marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour any remaining marinade evenly over the top of the chicken.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
06 - Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
07 - Slice the chicken and garnish with fresh chives and lemon wedges before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spring garlic brings a subtle sweetness that regular garlic just cannot match
- Everything comes together in one bowl and the oven does all the heavy lifting
02 -
- Spring garlic has a milder flavor than mature garlic, so you can use more of it
- Letting the chicken rest is not optional, it makes a huge difference in juiciness
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before marinating if it is wet from packaging
- Use a glass bowl for marinating since garlic can react with metal