How to Roast a Chicken With Crispy Skin | Epicurious

Weeknight Garlic and Herb Roast Chicken Breasts is the perfect cozy and comforting dinner option for those busy weekday evenings. With crispy skin and loaded with garlic and herbs, this quick fix recipe will have your taste buds singing in just 30 minutes.

The Key to Crispy Skin

The secret to achieving super crispy chicken skin is making sure your chicken is dry. When preparing the chicken, pat each piece dry with a paper towel. Stretch and adjust the skin to cover as much of the meat as possible. Dry skin equals crispy skin.

Temperature is Key

The most accurate way to determine the doneness of your chicken is by checking the internal temperature. For chicken, it should always be cooked to 165 degrees F. Test the temperature by sticking an instant-read thermometer into the center of the chicken breast. This will ensure that your chicken is cooked to perfection.

Recipe: Weeknight Garlic and Herb Crispy Roast Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, about 1/2 - 3/4 pound each
6 whole garlic cloves, peeled & smashed
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Pat each piece of chicken dry with a paper towel.
Place 3 smashed garlic cloves and 3 sprigs of fresh thyme between the skin and meat of each piece of chicken. Adjust the skin to cover as much of the meat as possible.
Brush up to 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over each piece of chicken. Season each piece with 1/2 tablespoon of dried tarragon, salt, and fresh ground pepper.
Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet, skin side up, and cook for approximately 30 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven and check the temperature using an instant-read thermometer. Chicken should be cooked to 165 degrees F. If necessary, cook the chicken for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Weeknight Garlic and Herb Crispy Roast Chicken Breasts recipe on those busy evenings when you crave a comforting and satisfying meal.

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