French-Style Herb Roasted Chicken with Shallots and Thyme

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Juicy roasted chicken infused with fresh thyme and caramelized shallots, capturing the essence of French country cooking. This French recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs whole chicken, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 65 min Serves 6 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 1 whole chicken dry with paper towels, then season inside and out with 2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Rub 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly over the skin, tucking 6 fresh thyme sprigs and 4 smashed garlic cloves inside the cavity.
  3. Step 3: Toss 6 halved peeled shallots with 2 tbsp olive oil and scatter them in a roasting pan. Place the chicken on top breast side up.
  4. Step 4: Roast the chicken for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue roasting for 40 minutes more, basting the chicken with pan juices every 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest. Pour 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/2 cup chicken broth into the roasting pan with shallots, scraping up browned bits, and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Step 6: Strain the sauce, then serve the carved chicken with the shallots and pan sauce drizzled on top.

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