Oven-Roasted Chicken Marinated in Chardonnay

Updated October 11, 2023

Total Time
38 minutes
Prep Time
8 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(15)
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Marian Burros

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1 4-pound chicken

  • 1 cup chardonnay

  • 5 ½ tablespoons virgin olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine

  • 3 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano, marjoram), or 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs

  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • Salt to taste, if desired

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

2 grams carbs; 340 milligrams cholesterol; 1193 calories; 42 grams monosaturated fat; 17 grams polyunsaturated fat; 22 grams saturated fat; 87 grams fat; 1347 milligrams sodium; 85 grams protein; 1 gram sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Split chicken in half and remove backbone and breastbone.

  2. Step 2

    Combine the chardonnay, 4 tablespoons of the oil, garlic, herbs and pepper and marinate the chicken in this mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Turn occasionally.

  3. Step 3

    Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

  4. Step 4

    Heat remaining 1 ½ tablespoons oil in large skillet; turn chicken once more in marinade to coat well. Season with salt if desired. Sear chicken over high heat on both sides until golden brown.

  5. Step 5

    Put seared chicken in a roasting pan and roast 20 to 30 minutes, until cooked through. Cut into quarters and serve.

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I added a minced shallot, fresh rosemary and herbs de provence. That perked up the recipe.

This took way longer then 30 minutes to cook. was not exceptionally flavorful.

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Adapted from Iron Horse Vineyards

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