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Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Wine Sauce : 5 Irresistible Steps

Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Wine Sauce
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This Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Wine Sauce recipe delivers an elegant, restaurant-worthy meal with surprisingly minimal fuss. Comforting, sophisticated, and far easier than it looks—try it tonight and impress effortlessly!

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs (about 2.5–3 lbs)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 4–5 Cloves Garlic, minced (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Small Shallot, finely chopped (or ¼ cup yellow onion)
  • 1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay)
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth (low sodium)
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment or foil.
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place on baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, thyme, rosemary, half the garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Rub mixture all over chicken, including under skin. Arrange skin-side up without overcrowding.
  5. Roast 35–45 minutes until golden, crispy, and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove from oven and rest chicken 5–10 minutes. Reserve pan drippings if desired.
  7. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and remaining garlic. Sauté 2–3 minutes.
  8. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
  9. Add wine, bring to simmer, and reduce by half while scraping up fond.
  10. Whisk in broth, then cream and Dijon mustard. Simmer 5–8 minutes until thickened.
  11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  12. Arrange chicken on plates or platter. Spoon sauce over top. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Dry chicken thoroughly for crispy skin. Let sauce simmer to develop flavor and thicken properly.

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