This garlic-kissed chicken is delicious, plain or fancy. It's an elegant entree for guests-and my husband and I love its leftovers in rice casseroles and hot, open-face sandwiches. -Sheri Sidwell, Alton, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For brine, in a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Place a large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag inside a second large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1-2 hours, turning several times., Preheat oven to 400°. Drain and discard brine. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium heat. , Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm. Drain drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon., In the drippings, saute garlic for 1 minute. Add broth, sherry or additional broth and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Discard thyme. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and remaining pepper. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 197mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 60g protein.
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Asjad Malik
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Yin _Yang
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Ty Mesteth
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Daverm
[email protected]I'm so happy I found this recipe! It's now my go-to recipe for roasted chicken. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.
ShaggY
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
Jsm nnsns
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshua Musa
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Brandon Yegin
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Titch
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
randy gordon
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's now my go-to recipe for roasted chicken. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.
Nick Chizzle
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Musaddiq Mustapha
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.
Betty Wurzauf
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.