Roast Chicken With Olives, Garlic, And Thyme Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken With Olives, Garlic, And Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Basic Vinaigrette; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons); 1 teaspoon honey; 1 small shallot, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; For Chicken; 3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces; 3/4 cup basic vinaigrette; 1 lemon, zest of, slivered; 1 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted; 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 small bunch fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Basic Vinaigrette
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon honey
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For Chicken
3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
3/4 cup basic vinaigrette
1 lemon, zest of, slivered
1 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 small bunch fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Make vinaigrette: Whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and shallot in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with the salt and pepper.
2
Make chicken: Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a baking dish large enough to hold the pieces in a single layer.
3
In a small bowl, combine the vinaigrette with the lemon zest, olives, garlic, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Pour the mixture over the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour or overnight.
4
Heat oven to 425u00b0F Season the chicken with the pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Roast until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375u00b0F Continue to roast until the chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes more.
5
Spoon the olives and pan juices over the chicken and serve.

1402

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Basic Vinaigrette, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons), 1 teaspoon honey, 1 small shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken With Olives, Garlic, And Thyme falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roast Chicken With Olives, Garlic, And Thyme

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