Oven Beginner 50 min

Oven roasted garlic chicken

Name: Oven roasted garlic chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 800 g chicken thighs; 4 unit garlic; 45 ml olive oil; 2 unit rosemary; 0.5 unit lemon; 5 ml salt

Golden, juicy chicken thighs with a crispy garlic crust — the timeless classic.

Steps

01
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Smash the garlic cloves, mix with olive oil and salt, and coat the chicken generously.
02
Place the chicken in a baking dish with the rosemary. Squeeze the lemon over the top.
03
Roast for 40 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
04
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Why it works

What is the Maillard reaction?

The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction between amino acids and sugars that occurs at temperatures above 140°C (280°F). It creates the brown color, complex flavors, and aromas you associate with seared meat, toasted bread, and roasted vegetables. It's not caramelization — that's sugar-only.

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