Oven-Roasted Chicken Marinated in Chardonnay

Name: Oven-Roasted Chicken Marinated in Chardonnay
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4-pound chicken; 1 cup chardonnay; 5 1/2 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; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; Salt to taste, if desired

Recipe from Iron Horse Vineyards

Adapted by Marian Burros

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 38 minutes
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 4(15)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

14-pound chicken
1cup chardonnay
5½tablespoons virgin olive oil
2cloves garlic, chopped fine
3tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano, marjoram), or 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs
½teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Salt to taste, if desired

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Preparation

Step 1
Split chicken in half and remove backbone and breastbone.
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.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
Step 4
Heat remaining 1½ 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.
Step 5
Put seared chicken in a roasting pan and roast 20 to 30 minutes, until cooked through. Cut into quarters and serve.