Roast Provençal Chicken

A classic French-style roasted chicken seasoned with aromatic herbes de Provence, garlic, and olive oil. This simple but elegant dish produces a tender, flavorful bird with crispy skin, perfect for serving with fresh lemon wedges.

4 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup herbes de Provence
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 whole 3 1/2-4-pound chicken
  • 1 to serve Lemon wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    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.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    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.

    65 min

  3. 3.

    DO AHEAD: Chicken can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool. Cover and chill; bring to room temperature before serving.

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