Roasted Chicken Provencal Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken Provencal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs or 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2-3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence; 1 lemon, quartered; 8-10 cloves garlic, peeled; 4-6 medium-size shallots, peeled and halved; ⅓ cup dry vermouth; 4 sprigs of thyme, for serving

Servings: persons

4 chicken legs or 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
1 lemon, quartered
8-10 cloves garlic, peeled
4-6 medium-size shallots, peeled and halved
⅓ cup dry vermouth
4 sprigs of thyme, for serving

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Put the flour in a shallow pan, and lightly dredge the chicken in it, shaking the pieces to remove excess flour.
4
Swirl the oil in a large roasting pan, and place the floured chicken in it.
5
Season the chicken with the herbes de Provence.
6
Arrange the lemons, garlic cloves and shallots around the chicken, and then add the vermouth to the pan.
7
Put the pan in the oven, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, then baste it with the pan juices.
8
Continue roasting for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is very crisp and the meat cooked through.
9
Serve in the pan or on a warmed platter, garnished with the thyme.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken legs or 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/2-3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken Provencal 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.

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Roasted Chicken Provencal

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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