Herbs de Provence Chicken

Herbs de Provence chicken is an incredibly simple way to prepare chicken that gives you a big bang for your buck. Chicken thighs are coated in herbs de provence seasoning then cooked over shallots, garlic, and lemon until the chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy inside. And the pan juices taste as delicious as the chicken!

Complete the meal with some smoky roast potatoes and sautéed asparagus. And if you love French recipes, also try our chicken provençal!

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Herbs de provence chicken

Say hello juicy chicken, crispy skin, and a tasty sauce. This trio of deliciousness is what makes this chicken irresistible.

We use our favorite herbs de provence spice mix to season the chicken, which adds a ton of flavor. But don't worry, if you have a store-bought mix that will work great, too. The herbs are sprinkled both under and over the chicken skin, which ensures that every bite you take is delicious.

The tasty sauce is made from shallots, garlic, lemon, thyme, and dry vermouth (or white wine). When the juices from the roasting chicken drip into the sauce it makes it adds so much flavor. You'll love it!

Can I use skinless chicken thighs?

Technically, yes you can. But the skin on the thighs helps to keep the meat nice and juicy. If you don't want to eat the skin, it is better to season the chicken under the skin but leave it on for cooking. Then you can remove the skin before you eat it if you want.

Does this recipe work with chicken breasts?

Chicken breast is leaner and dries out faster than thighs. If you'd like to make this recipe using chicken breasts, place them right in the dish with the shallots and garlic; this will help keep them juicy. And they will only need to cook for 18-22 minutes.

What to serve with herbs de provence chicken?

When we serve this chicken, we'll often put the chicken thighs into the baking dish (make sure not to get the juice on the crispy skin!) and put the whole thing on the table. A big green salad turns this into a light and healthy dinner. Here are a few heartier sides that go well with herbs de provence chicken:

• Greek Lemon Potatoes
• Crispy Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes
• Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
• Mediterranean Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice
• Arugula and Wild Rice Salad

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Herbs de Provence Chicken

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Herbs de Provence chicken is an incredibly simple way to prepare chicken that gives you a big bang for your buck. Chicken thighs are coated in herbs de Provence seasoning then cooked over shallots, garlic, and lemon until the chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy inside. And the pan juices taste as delicious as the chicken! 

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Ingredients

• 8 skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon herbs de provence
• 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
• ¼ cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
• 4 medium shallots, quartered
• 8 cloves garlic (whole), peeled
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 thyme sprigs

Instructions 

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Season the chicken thighs with half of the herbs de provençe, salt, and pepper under the skin and half on top of the skin.
  8 skin-on chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon herbs de provence, 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
• Add the dry vermouth, shallots, garlic, lemon, and thyme to a baking dish. Place a cooling rack over the baking dish. Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the cooling rack then carefully transfer them into your oven. 
  ¼ cup dry vermouth or dry white wine, 4 medium shallots, 8 cloves garlic (whole), 1 lemon, 4 thyme sprigs
• Roast the chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.  
• Remove the thyme and lemon from the baking dish. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the baking dish before discarding them then serve the chicken thighs with the shallots, garlic, and juices.

Notes

NOTE: if you plan on removing the skin before eating the chicken, sprinkle all the herbs and salt under the skin then carefully replace it. The skin will keep the chicken juicy and you'll still get all the flavor of the herbs.

Serving: 2 chicken thighs + ¼ of the shallot and garlic sauce, Calories: 683kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 48g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 283mg, Sodium: 809mg, Potassium: 752mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 318IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 74mg, Iron: 4mg

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