Roasted Basil Pesto Chicken
This easy Roasted Basil Chicken is made with creamy basil pesto, Italian seasoning, and fresh garlic. It's so easy and packed with flavor — perfect to add to your weekly rotation.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs bone-in chicken pieces patted dry
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 4-5 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and add a wire rack to a baking sheet (make sure to spray the rack with non-stick spray).
- Add everything to the chicken and mix to fully coat, including getting the seasoning underneath the skin. Let rest for atleast 20 minutes, or up to overnight in the fridge (if marinading overnight, remove from the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking)
- Add the chicken to the wire rack set over a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, then lower the temperature to 400 and roast for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes.