Chicken Garlic With Fresh Herbs Recipes

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan, reserving drippings., In same skillet, saute garlic in drippings over medium-high heat until light golden brown. Add wine and herbs; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook until mixture is almost evaporated. Add broth and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 170°, 10-12 minutes., To serve, spoon pan juices over chicken. Serve with rice.

CHICKEN & GARLIC WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Remove skillet from heat; add halved garlic cloves and brandy. Return to heat; cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes., Stir in stock, rosemary and thyme; return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

ROTISSERIE FRESH HERB & GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean a five pound roasting chicken and pat dry.
• Carefully separate with your hand the skin from the meat without ripping the skin. Separate entire breast area to back and then leg area.
• Crush and Slice all the garlic lengthwise.
• Insert garlic slices between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Remove the basil, oregano and sage leaves off the stems.
• Insert the leaves between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Add evenly the stalks of thyme in all places as well, reserving 4 stalks.
• Place the tarragon inside the bird.
• Place one stalk of rosemary inside the bird.
• If the skin is very loose use a toothpick to close in front area and one in back.
• Tie up the bird so the legs and wings are not loose. Use cotton string.
• Rub the tied bird with the olive oil.
• Insert the spit for rotisserie making sure it is well secured.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper around the bird.
• Place the rosemary stalks, about 4 inches long, into the leg & wing area using the string to hold in place.
• Place 4 sprigs of thyme anywhere under strings.
• Place readied chicken onto rotisserie and cook one hour and fifteen minutes. Chicken cooks usually 15 minutes per pound.
• Use a meat thermometer for testing meat. Temperature should reach 165 degrees when done. Juices should run clear.

GARLIC HERB CHICKEN WITH GRAPE FRICO SALAD AND HONEY DIJON-SHALLOT DRESSING

Steps:

• • Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Roughly chop parsley leaves and stems. Halve, peel, and mince shallot until you have 1 TBSP (2 TBSP for 4). Quarter lemon. Trim and peel carrot. Using a peeler, shave carrot lengthwise into ribbons, rotating as you go, until you get to the core. Discard core. Halve grapes lengthwise.
• • Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Season all over with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle all over with chopped parsley. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. (It'll finish cooking in the next step.) • Transfer chicken to one side of a baking sheet. (For 4 servings, spread out across entire sheet.)
• • Sprinkle Parmesan into two 3-inch-wide circles (four circles for 4 servings) on opposite side of sheet from chicken. (For 4, use a second baking sheet; bake chicken on top rack, frico on middle rack.) Bake on top rack until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and crispy at the edges, 5-7 minutes. • Transfer chicken to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. • Let frico cool on sheet until crispy, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
• • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine shallot, juice from half the lemon, 1 tsp sugar, and a pinch of salt. (For 4 servings, use juice from whole lemon, and 2 tsp sugar.) Cover bowl with plastic wrap; microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside to cool for at least 30 seconds.
• • To bowl with pickled shallot, add honey Dijon dressing, 1 TBSP olive oil (2 TBSP for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt and pepper; whisk to combine. • In a medium bowl, toss mixed greens and carrot ribbons with half the sweet shallot dressing (save the rest for serving).
• • Thinly slice chicken crosswise. • Break frico into bite-size pieces. • Divide salad and chicken between plates. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken. Top salad with grapes and frico. Serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• COMBINE garlic, rosemary, thyme, bouillon and pepper in small bowl.
• ARRANGE chicken in 13 x 9-inch baking pan; rub with herb mixture. Drizzle with oil. Pour wine into bottom of pan; cover. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• PREHEAT grill or broiler.
• GRILL or broil chicken for about 6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center. Serve with rice and vegetables.