Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
8-9 cloves
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest *
from about 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
about 1 lemon
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
optional
- 4 boneless
skin-on chicken breasts, 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, or 2 skin-on half chickens, patted dry
- slices Lemon
from remaining lemon after zesting
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2
In a small sauce pan, warm the oil over low heat. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown. Remove from heat.
- 3
In a small bowl, stir together the wine, lemon zest and juice, oregano, and thyme.
- 4
Whisk the wine mixture into the warm oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
In an oven safe-baking dish, pour in about half of the wine and oil mixture. Place the chicken over the sauce, skin side up. Tuck the lemon slices under the chicken skin. Season the skin with salt and pepper, if using. Pour the remaining wine and oil mixture over the chicken.
- 6
Follow the guide below for cook time. Bake until the juice from inside the chicken is no longer pink. If the skin has not browned, place the dish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of a flavorful, elegant chicken dish that's surprisingly simple to make? This Ina Garten Lemon Chicken recipe delivers bright, herbaceous flavors perfect for any weeknight or special occasion. It's the kind of dish that tastes impressive but comes together with minimal fuss.
The magic of this recipe lies in its vibrant, fresh ingredients. The combination of abundant fresh garlic, bright lemon zest and juice, and a blend of dried oregano and fresh thyme creates a deeply aromatic marinade. This careful balance ensures every piece of chicken is infused with savory, zesty goodness, promising a tender, juicy result.
What can you expect from this Ina Garten Lemon Chicken? You'll be treated to wonderfully tender chicken with a golden, flavorful skin, infused with the zesty brightness of lemon and the warm, earthy notes of garlic and herbs. The addition of dry white wine lends a subtle depth and acidity, making each bite savory and complex. Despite its sophisticated taste, this dish is designed to be approachable for home cooks, offering impressive results without complicated steps, requiring only 5 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking.
This recipe is incredibly versatile when it comes to chicken cuts. While it specifies boneless, skin-on chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, or skin-on half chickens, you can easily adapt it based on what you have on hand. For a different aromatic touch, consider experimenting with other fresh herbs like rosemary or flat-leaf parsley if you don't have fresh thyme. If dry white wine isn't available, chicken broth can be a suitable, though slightly different, substitute.
This delightful lemon chicken makes a fantastic centerpiece for a cozy family dinner or a delightful addition to a sophisticated dinner party spread. It pairs beautifully with simple sides like roasted vegetables, a fresh green salad, or fluffy rice.