Roasted Chicken Provençal with Olives

Published on

September 26, 2023

Intro

This is one of those recipes that creates a lasting first impression- it is just as specular in presentation as it tastes. No one will believe how simple this dish is to make!

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time:

30 Minutes

Servings:

Difficulty Level:

Easy

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Herbes de Provence Seasoning

1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

Kosher salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

1 cup mixed pitted olives in brine

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 500˚F.

2. Arrange chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with Herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Add the olives. Let rest for 10- 20 minutes at room temperature.

3. Roast for 10 minutes.

6. Reduce oven temperature to 375˚F.

7. Cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160˚F.

8. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. Serve with roasted olives.

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