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Garten’s Mustard-Roasted Chicken

Garten’s Mustard-Roasted Chicken: Crispy, Juicy Delight!

Garten’s Mustard-Roasted Chicken is a simple yet impressive dish featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a crispy, herbed breadcrumb crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks Juicy and flavorful main protein
For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be swapped with yogurt or milk mixed with vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard Adds flavor and helps bread crumbs adhere
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Fresh bread crumbs Panko is a good substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for flavor boost
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Can substitute with lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme Can use dried thyme, less concentrated
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For achieving golden-brown crust

Equipment

  • oven
  • Food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  2. In a food processor, pulse together fresh bread, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, thyme, and pepper until finely crumbed. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and Dijon mustard until smooth. Pour over chicken and let soak for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade and coat with bread crumbs. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Roast in the oven for approximately 40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165ºF (75ºC) and bread crumbs are golden brown.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight in the buttermilk and mustard mixture. Serve with roasted vegetables or a light salad.

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