Best 5 Garlicky Herb Sauce For Quick Roasted Chicken Recipes

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When it comes to quick and flavorful meals, few dishes beat a succulent roasted chicken paired with a luscious garlicky herb sauce. This versatile sauce elevates the taste of the chicken, transforming it into a culinary delight. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the secrets to crafting the perfect garlicky herb sauce that will enhance the flavor of your roasted chicken and make it a meal to remember.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN IN GARLIC AND HERB SAUCE



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This Chicken in Garlic and Herb Sauce features incredibly juicy chicken thighs in a simple and amazing garlic, herb and sherry sauce all in one pot.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chicken thighs (with skin and bones (about 3 lbs))
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoon olive oil
8 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoon thyme (fresh, chopped)
2 teaspoon oregano (fresh, chopped)
½ cup sherry (or a dry red wine)
½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Add the olive oil to a large saucepan or skillet and cook the chicken on both sides, for about 5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the saucepan and set aside.
  • Add the garlic, thyme and oregano to the saucepan and cook until garlic gets aromatic. Add the sherry and chicken broth to the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the brown bits. Bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken back to skillet and saucepan, reduce the heat to low and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for another 20 minutes, until chicken is tender.
  • Garnish with more fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 thigh, Calories 298 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 238 mg

GARLIC-HERB ROASTED CHICKEN



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Garlic and herbs roasting in and on the chicken make this roasted version so flavorful that you can eliminate the salt from the recipe if you'd like. The aroma from the oven while it's baking is tantalizing. -Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 roasting chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
2 teaspoons each minced fresh parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
20 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 medium lemon, halved
1 large whole garlic bulb
1 sprig each fresh parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme

Steps:

  • With fingers, carefully loosen skin around the chicken breast, leg and thigh. Combine minced parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt and pepper; rub half under skin. Place sliced garlic cloves under skin. Squeeze half of the lemon into the cavity and place the squeezed half in the cavity. , Remove papery outer skin from whole garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb. Place garlic bulb and herb sprigs in the cavity. Skewer chicken openings; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string., Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over chicken; rub remaining herb mixture over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours (cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly). If desired, baste with pan drippings. , Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove and discard garlic, lemon and herbs from cavity before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK ROASTED CHICKEN



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 roaster chicken, about 4 pounds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (using foil makes for a faster clean up).
  • Pat the chicken completely dry so that the butter will stick. Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut out the back bone by cutting down each side of it to remove. Turn the chicken over and lay it out flat on the cutting board. Using both hands, press down firmly on the chicken breast to break the breast bone and flatten the chicken as best you can. Tuck the wing tips behind the wings.
  • Put the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Rub the entire skin with the butter, then sprinkle on the smoked paprika, salt and pepper and rub it in.
  • Roast until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F, 35 to 45 minutes. Let rest before carving.

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH HERBS



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Pan-roasting garlic cloves turns them into rich, creamy deliciousness. This chicken is fantastic with crusty Italian bread or mashed potatoes on the side. -Kathy Fleming, Lisle, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
10 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1 cup chicken broth
Hot cooked rice of your choice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan, reserving drippings., In same skillet, saute garlic in drippings over medium-high heat until light golden brown. Add wine and herbs; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook until mixture is almost evaporated. Add broth and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 170°, 10-12 minutes., To serve, spoon pan juices over chicken. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERB ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC



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Make and share this Herb Roasted Chicken with Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -3 1/2 lbs cut-up broiler-fryer chickens
1/2 cup dry white wine (chicken broth ok)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 heads garlic
extra sprigs herbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place checken in an ungreased rectangular baking dish or casserole (lasagna-type pan).
  • Mix wine, chopped herbs and salt and pour over chicken.
  • Cut top 1/2-inch off the tops of garlic heads and place cut side up in between the chicken pieces in the pan.
  • Tuck extra sprigs of thyme, rosemary and sage in and among the chicken if you desire too (optional).
  • Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, then uncover, turn chicken pieces, and bake for 20-30 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through.
  • To serve, gently squeeze roasted garlic out onto roasted chicken pieces; serve with extra herbs and pan juices, if you desire.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.4, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 170.2, Sodium 359, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 44.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Dried herbs can be used in a pinch, but fresh herbs will give your sauce a more vibrant flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs. The recipe calls for parsley, thyme, and rosemary, but you can use any herbs that you like. Some other good options include basil, oregano, marjoram, and sage.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil will help to bring out the flavor of the herbs and garlic.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when roasting the chicken. If the chicken is too crowded, it will not cook evenly.
  • Roast the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

This garlicky herb sauce is a quick and easy way to add flavor to your roasted chicken. The sauce is made with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. It is simply delicious! Here are some additional tips for making the most of this recipe:
  • You can use this sauce on other types of poultry, such as turkey or duck.
  • This sauce can also be used as a marinade for chicken or other meats.
  • If you don't have time to roast a whole chicken, you can use this sauce on chicken breasts or thighs.
  • This sauce is also great on grilled or pan-fried chicken.
No matter how you use it, this garlicky herb sauce is sure to be a hit!

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