Description
Succulent herb roasted chicken with white wine delivers Mediterranean comfort on dinner plates. Crisp rosemary and thyme notes complement tender meat, while you’ll savor rustic flavors reminiscent of French countryside cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 whole chicken divided into 8 pieces (or 4 skin-on chicken breasts or 6 bone-in, skin-on thighs)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams / 0.4 ounces) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (4 grams / 0.14 ounces) dried or fresh sage, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried or fresh parsley, minced
Vegetables & Aromatics:
- 1 cup (236 grams / 8.3 ounces) brown mushrooms, halved
- 3 shallots, diced
- 2 medium stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound (454 grams / 16 ounces) baby yellow potatoes, halved
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (44 grams / 1.5 ounces) salted butter
- 1/4 cup (32 grams / 1.1 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) dry white wine
- 2 cups (480 milliliters / 16 fluid ounces) chicken stock
- 1/4 cup cream
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by thoroughly patting it dry, then generously season with salt and pepper, ensuring coverage both on and under the skin for maximum flavor absorption.
- Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, carefully brown the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Sauté mushrooms, shallots, celery, and garlic in the same pot, cooking until mushrooms release their natural juices and become tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, then deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a smooth, slightly thickened consistency resembling a thin gravy.
- Add potatoes directly into the sauce, then strategically place the browned chicken on top of the vegetables.
- Roast in a preheated 325F (163C) oven for 40-45 minutes, ensuring the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) for safe consumption.
- Remove from heat, gently stir in cream to create a luxurious finish, then allow the dish to rest, covered, for 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavors and moisture.
Notes
- Chicken Selection Choose a fresh, high-quality whole chicken or bone-in pieces for maximum flavor and juicy meat.
- Seasoning Technique Gently massage salt and herbs under the skin to enhance flavor penetration and keep meat moist during roasting.
- Wine Pairing Opt for a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay that complements the herbs and chicken without overpowering the dish.
- Dietary Modifications Swap cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free flour to make the recipe suitable for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg