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Classic One-Pot Garlic Chicken
Traditional dish · American
Tender, juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks infused with a rich, savory garlic sauce, all cooked in a single pot for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. This is the quintessential one-pot garlic chicken experience.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs and drumsticks2.5 lbs
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Garlic cloves, whole1 head
- Chicken broth1 cup
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Fresh parsley, chopped2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Pat the chicken pieces dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear the chicken pieces, skin-side down first, until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 4
Add the whole head of garlic (top sliced off) to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 6
Stir in the dried oregano.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the liquid.
- 8
Bring the liquid to a simmer, then cover the skillet.
- 9
Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C).
- 10
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 11
Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 12
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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