Description
Indulge in the succulent flavors of Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs, roasted to perfection, and then smothered in a luscious garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Herb-Roasted Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
For the Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Herb-Roasted Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Roast for 35–40 minutes.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, pour in chicken broth, add cream, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use boneless chicken for quicker cooking.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
