Roasted Marjoram Chicken Recipe

Name: Roasted Marjoram Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, on the bone (about 1/2 pound each); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped marjoram leaves; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Buttered egg noodles, for serving

Servings: persons

4 chicken breast halves, on the bone (about 1/2 pound each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped marjoram leaves
1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Buttered egg noodles, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then sprinkle all over with the paprika and cayenne.
3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.
4
Add the chicken breasts, skin side down, and cook over moderately high heat just until the skin is crisp, about 2 minutes; turn the breasts over.
5
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken for 25 minutes, or just until cooked through.
6
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook the sunflower seeds over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
7
Transfer to a plate to cool.
8
In a blender or food processor, blend the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil with the marjoram, parsley and lemon juice.
9
Add the toasted sunflower seeds, season with salt and puree the sauce until smooth, about 2 minutes.
10
Set the chicken on plates and top with the sauce.
11
Serve at once with buttered egg noodles.

480

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Protein

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breast halves, on the bone (about 1/2 pound each), Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Roasted Marjoram Chicken 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.

Roasted Marjoram Chicken

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