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Crispy roasted chicken thighs on a bed of white beans with lemon slices and olives in a ceramic baking dish.
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Roasted Chicken with Lemony White Beans and Garlic

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 bone -in, skin-on chicken thighs (approx. 2.5 lbs)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium shallots , thinly sliced
  • 6 large garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • 1/2 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, torn
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 large lemon , half thinly sliced into rounds, half juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra -virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
  • In a 9x13 inch ceramic baking dish or large cast-iron skillet, combine the drained beans, shallots, smashed garlic, torn olives, white wine, lemon slices, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to distribute and spread in an even layer.
  • Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and rub into the skin and underside.
  • Nestle the chicken thighs into the bean mixture, skin-side up, ensuring the skin is not submerged.
  • Season the chicken skin evenly with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the skin to aid browning.
  • Roast in the center of the oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken skin is deeply golden and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from the oven and drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the entire dish.
  • Allow the dish to rest for 8 minutes to let the pan juices emulsify with the beans. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve directly from the pan.