Spring Garlic Herb Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken marinated with spring garlic and herbs, oven-roasted until golden and tender.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Marinade
05 - 3 tbsp fresh spring garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
09 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
10 - 1 tsp honey
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, minced spring garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
02 - Add chicken breasts to the bowl, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
04 - Transfer marinated chicken to a baking dish and pour remaining marinade over the top.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and garnish with fresh chives and lemon wedges before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The spring garlic brings this mellow sweetness that regular garlic just cannot match
- Marinade comes together in under five minutes but tastes like you planned all day
02 -
- Skip the long marinade if you are short on time even 15 minutes makes a difference
- Letting the chicken rest is crucial or all those juices end up on the cutting board instead of in the meat
03 -
- A quick 30 minute brine in lightly salted water makes the chicken noticeably juicier
- Pat the chicken dry before adding to the marinade so the herbs actually stick to the meat