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Roasted Chicken Provencal

Published: Sep 12, 2021 · Modified: Dec 12, 2024 by Judith Coates · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Roasted chicken Provencal is a crispy delight in the heat over the fat, while the shallots and garlic melt into sweetness below.
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White round oven dish filled with well cooked chicken thighs with a half lemon and herbs on top with garlic bulbs and cut lemon on the side.

This meal is great for family dinners and also lends well as an ideal choice for a dinner party, featuring either chicken thighs or legs that have been coated in flour and then roasted. The chicken pieces are cooked alongside shallots, lemons, and garlic in vermouth, all of which are enveloped in a fragrant layer of Herbes de Provence. Don't stop here though with your French chicken dinners, keep going with these One Pot Chicken Dinner, Chicken Terrine a perfect meal or appetizer, and Mediterranean Style Chicken Dish with olives and tomatoes!

White round oven dish filled with well cooked chicken thighs with a half lemon and herbs on top with garlic bulbs and cut lemon on the side.

As the dish cooks, the chicken becomes wonderfully crispy on top, while the shallots and garlic underneath transform into a delightful sweetness.

While you could opt to serve this with rice, my personal preference is a fresh green salad accompanied by crusty bread such as a baguette, perfect for tearing off pieces to savor every drop of the delicious sauce!

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White round oven dish filled with well cooked chicken thighs with a half lemon and herbs on top with garlic bulbs and cut lemon on the side.

Roasted Chicken Provencal

Judith Coates
Roasted chicken Provencal is a crispy delight in the heat over the fat, while the shallots and garlic melt into sweetness below.
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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken legs or 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 7 - 8 tablespoon 65-95gr plain flour
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Herbes de Provence
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 8-10 cloves garlic peeled and lightly crushed
  • 4-6 medium-size shallots peeled and halved
  • ⅓ cup 75 ml dry vermouth
  • 4 sprigs of thyme parsley or other green herb for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Put the flour in a shallow pan, and lightly dredge the chicken in it, shaking the pieces to remove excess flour.
  • Pour the oil in a large roasting pan, and place the floured chicken in it.
  • Season the chicken with the Herbes de Provence.
  • Arrange the lemons, garlic cloves and shallots around the chicken, and then add the vermouth to the pan.
  • Put the pan in the oven, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, then baste it with the pan juices.
  • Continue roasting for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is very crisp and the meat cooked through. Keep checking at this stage to ensure that the chicken does not overcook. The core temperature of the chicken should be 165°F/75°C.
  • Serve in the pan or on a warmed platter, and garnish.
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