Best 4 Provençal Roast Chicken Recipes

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Provencal roast chicken is a classic dish that originates from the Provence region of France. It is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is roasted with a variety of herbs and spices, which gives it a flavorful and aromatic taste. The dish is often served with roasted vegetables and a side of rice or potatoes.

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ROAST PROVENçAL CHICKEN



Roast Provençal Chicken image

Provided by Mary Frances Heck

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Roast     Dinner     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup herbes de Provence
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 3 1/2-4-pound chicken
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°. Mix garlic, herbes de Provence, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over inside and outside of chicken. Place on a wire rack set inside a roasting pan.
  • Roast chicken until skin begins to brown, 25-30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thigh registers 165°, 25-30 minutes longer. Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • DO AHEAD: Chicken can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool. Cover and chill; bring to room temperature before serving.

PROVENçAL ROAST CHICKEN



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Give roasted chicken a Mediterranean twist with kalamata olives, lemon and seasoned diced tomatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb)
1 lemon
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried herbes de Provence
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 new potatoes (1 1/2 lb), cut into fourths
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, drained
1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place chicken, breast side up, in ungreased shallow roasting pan.
  • Grate peel from lemon; squeeze juice. In small bowl, mix lemon peel, lemon juice and oil. Drizzle half of lemon mixture over chicken; pat herbes de Provence and pepper on skin of chicken. Place squeezed lemon halves inside chicken cavity.
  • In large bowl, toss potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, olives and remaining lemon mixture. Arrange vegetables around chicken in roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer in chicken so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
  • Bake 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours or until thermometer reads 180°F, legs move easily when lifted or twisted and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

PROVENçAL CHICKEN AND TOMATO ROAST



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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Chicken     Tomato     Roast     Valentine's Day     Dinner     Celery     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 chicken legs, separated into thighs and drumsticks
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 plum tomatoes, each cut lengthwise into 4 slices
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large boiling potato (about 10 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
3/4 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
2 pieces sun-dried tomato (packed in oil), thinly sliced (about 1 tablespoon)
10 brine-cured black olives such as Kalamata
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Put a 17-by 11-inch heavy 4-sided sheet pan in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 475°F.
  • Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and season with a slightly rounded 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Place chicken, skin side down, to one side in hot sheet pan.
  • Toss plum tomatoes, celery, and potato with remaining 2 tablespoon oil and spread in empty side of pan in 1 layer, without crowding. Season vegetables with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • Roast 20 minutes. Turn chicken over and roast chicken and vegetables 15 minutes more.
  • Scatter grape tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives over vegetables in pan.
  • Drizzle water over vegetables, then roast until chicken is golden and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve chicken with vegetables.

PROVENCAL ROAST CHICKEN



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Give your roasted chicken a Mediterranean twist with kalamata olives, lemon, seasoned diced tomatoes, and herbes de Provence** ** herbes de Provence combines favorite herbs from the Provence region in southern France. It commonly contains basil, fennel seed, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sage, summer savory and thyme. You can...

Provided by Patty Ward

Categories     Roasts

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken ( 3 to 3 1/2 lbs)
1 lemon
1 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp dried herbes de provence
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
8 medium red or yellow skin potatoes (1 1/2 lb), cut into fourths
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1 1/2 - inch pieces
1 can(s) (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes w/basil, garlic and oregano drained
1/2 c kalama olives, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place chicken, breast side up, in ungreased shallow roasting pan.
  • 2. Grate peel from lemon; squeeze juice. In a small bowl mix lemon peel, lemon juice and oil. Drizzle half of lemon mixture over chicken; pat herbes de Provence and pepper on skin of chicken. Place squeezed lemon halves inside chicken cavity.
  • 3. IN large bowl toss potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, olives and remaining lemon mixture. Arrange vegetables around chicken in roasting pan. Insert oven proof meat thermometer in chicken so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
  • 4. Bake 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours or until termometer reads 180 degrees F, legs move easily when lifted or twisted and vegetables are tender.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful chicken, use a free-range or organic chicken.
  • Use a large roasting pan to prevent the chicken from overcrowding.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for the remaining cooking time.
  • Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 30 minutes to keep it moist.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Provencal roast chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its flavorful marinade and crispy skin, this chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive main course, give Provencal roast chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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