Lemon Garlic Chicken with Sides

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup good olive oil*

• 3 tbsp. minced garlic* (9 cloves)

• 1/3 cup dry white wine*

• 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest* (2 lemons)

• 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice*

• 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano*

• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme leaves (can substitute dried thyme*)

• Kosher salt* and freshly ground black pepper*

• 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on or off

• 1 lemon*

• Sides:

  • Rice Orzo Pilaf Mix (Trader Joe’s has this item)

    • 2 tbsp. butter*

  • 1 package Fancy Carrots of Many Colors (Trader Joe’s has this item. If not available, use baby or regular orange carrots.)

    • 1 tbsp. olive oil*

    • Kosher salt* and freshly ground black pepper*

    • Fresh thyme (can substitute dried thyme*)

*indicates Kitchen Staple item

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic and cook for just 1 minute but don’t allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice,oregano, thyme, and 1 tsp. salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.

Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up (if using skin on chicken breasts) over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin (if using skin on chicken) is lightly browned. If the chicken isn’t browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices. Enjoy!

Rice Orzo Pilaf Mix – prepare according to package directions.

Fancy Carrots – place the carrots in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper and dried thyme (if using). Spread the carrots evenly on a rimmed baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Tuck a few sprigs of fresh thyme (if using) among the carrots and roast in a 400-degree oven for 15-20 minutes, until tender.

Wine Pairing

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio

Kid Version

My kids love everything about this meal, and I hope your kids do too!

*Recipe (Lemon Garlic Chicken portion) courtesy of Ina Garten