Roasted Garlic-Glazed Chicken With Lemon-Herb Sauce

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 chicken legs (leg & thigh separated)
• 1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence (Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning here on zaar)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme

For the Roasted Garlic Glaze

• 3 heads garlic
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

For the Lemon Herb Sauce

• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, chives, and oregano; can use dried, but fresh is better)

Directions

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   For the Roasted Garlic Glaze:.

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   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

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   Cut off the top third of each head of garlic.

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   Put them on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the oil over the tops, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.

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   Turn the garlic cut side down and roast until the cloves are soft and golden brown, about 1 hour.

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   Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.

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   Into a food processor squeeze each head of garlic gently to release the flesh.

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   Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and puree on high speed.

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   Add the remaining 1/2 cup of oil in a slow, steady stream and process until the glaze is thick and smooth.

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    Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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    (The glaze can be made up to 1 day in advance).

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    For the Chicken:.

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    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

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    Separate the legs& thighs.

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    Season the chicken on both sides with the Essence.

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    Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in each of 2 large ovenproof skillets over medium-high heat.

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    Place the chicken pieces skin side down in the hot pans and sear for 6 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat.

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    Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 sprigs of thyme to each pan, and place in the oven.

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    Roast for 16 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven and carefully turn the chicken halves with tongs.

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    Brush the skin side of each chicken with the garlic glaze and roast skin side up until the skin is crisp, about 10 minutes longer.

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    For the Lemon Herb Sauce:.

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    In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer.

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    Transfer to a blender or food processor.

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    Add the mustard and process on high speed.

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    With the motor running, add the lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs, and process until smooth.

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    Serve immediately.