Pan-Roasted Chicken with Lemon-Herb SauceIngredients:
For the chicken:
1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepperFor the lemon-herb sauce:
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepperInstructions:
For the chicken:
1.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2.
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
3.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4.
Brown chicken pieces on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
5.
Transfer chicken pieces to a baking dish.
For the lemon-herb sauce:
1.
In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, white wine (if using), parsley, basil, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
To assemble:
1.
Pour lemon-herb sauce over chicken pieces in the baking dish.
2.
Roast in preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
3.
Serve immediately, spooning sauce over chicken.
Tips:
For a more flavorful dish, marinate the chicken in the lemon-herb sauce overnight in the refrigerator.
Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
If you don’t have dry white wine on hand, you can substitute additional chicken broth.
Leftover chicken and sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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