French Herbed Chicken Recipe

Delectable French Herbed Chicken recipe! This classic dish boasts juicy, flavorful chicken baked to perfection with aromatic herbs. Easy to follow instructions and minimal prep time make this the perfect weeknight meal or impressive dinner party centerpiece. Impress your family and friends with this simple yet elegant recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 459.9 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Herbed Chicken

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How to Make French Herbed Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs) dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Drain excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
  5. Add 1 small chopped onion (1/2 cup), 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  6. Add 1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Return chicken thighs to the skillet. Nestle 2 stalks celery, chopped into 1-inch pieces around the chicken.
  8. Tuck 1 fresh bay leaf into the center of the skillet.
  9. Cover the skillet and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before removing the bay leaf and celery. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

41g

Carbs

1g