Description
A golden, crispy-skinned chicken recipe with a rich garlic butter glaze. Juicy meat is balanced by aromatic herbs and citrus zest for a savory, aromatic dish perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
4 skin-on chicken breasts
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper
Place skin-side up on parchment-lined baking sheet
Whisk melted butter with garlic, herbs, and orange zest
Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for finishing glaze
Brush remaining butter over chicken skin
Let rest at room temperature 15-20 minutes
Bake 40-45 minutes until skin is golden and blisters
Transfer chicken to wire rack and let rest 10 minutes
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for more flavor or use ghee for dairy-free
Optional pan-sear for extra crispy skin
Lemon zest may replace orange zest for a brighter flavor
Adjust salt if using store-bought broth
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg