Crispy Roasted Garlic Chicken
By sarahbettine
This is yet another way to prepare and present chicken breasts. The flavors of the herb paste permeate the meat and makes for a great presentation.
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Ingredients
- 3 large garlic cloves, pressed or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 chicken breast halves (bone-in with skin)
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 500°F with oven rack in upper third.
Step 2
Mash garlic into a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in oregano, red-pepper flakes, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Step 3
Cut a 2-inch-long slit, about 1 1/2 inches deep, in side of each breast half and spread 1/2 teaspoon garlic mixture into each pocket. Coat chicken with remaining garlic mixture.
Step 4
Roast chicken, skin sides up, in a shallow baking pan until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
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