French-style chicken breast with Florentine potatoes

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This tasty, flavorful French chicken breast recipe is a real show stopper! Probably one of the easiest french chicken dishes, this chicken breast French style is so flavorful & satisfying when paired with garlicky, herb roasted Florentine potatoes! Very easy to make, perfect for barbecues and potlucks!  

French Style Chicken and Potatoes

French style chicken and potatoes

This lip-smacking French chicken breast recipe is a great way to celebrate warmer weather, if you choose to barbecue it! Which is probably a better option anyway as it makes you get out the house, have some fresh air and enjoy the nice weather with family and friends.

What makes this French style chicken breast super special is the amazing blend of flavors! These come from the abundance of herbs and spices added, such as  rosemary, bay leaves, garlic and onions. The white wine vinegar adds extra taste and makes this French chicken breast a really special meal that will feed and delight the whole family and will make your guests ask for more if you make it at barbecues, garden parties or potlucks!

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I love how well this recipe will pair with Florentine potatoes that are roasted in garlic and oregano, a combination I never thought I’d enjoy so much. You live and learn I guess! These wonderful potatoes look so lovely and mouthwatering with that smooth yet crispy texture!

Florentine potatoes

When making this French chicken breast recipe you can opt for using whole chicken instead of just the breast. In any case fresh chicken (not frozen) is always a better option, the flavors will be enhanced and the meat more tender and tasty. I chose both fresh and frozen chicken breast for different occasions but freezer chicken is not the greatest option. if you can avoid it.

What I loved the most about these two recipes was the lovely smell that spread all around the house while roasting! It really made me feel like I live in the country side and gave me a nice sense of peacefulness.

Both the French chicken breast and the Florentine potatoes are very easy to make, perfect for a non skilled cook such as myself. Their special flavors make them taste divine and they’re also really satisfying, thanks to all those herbs that will make you feel full in just a few bites. And if you want to make that delicious chicken extra yummy and creamy, add some of this kick-butt chicken gravy!

To make this recipe you will need:

  • large mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • kitchen knife
  • roasting pan or baking sheet
  • baking paper (optional, if you use a baking sheet)
  • foil

French chicken breast

French style chicken breast

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs chicken or chicken breast
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 glass water

For the marinade:

  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ garlic head, smashed
  • 1 small bunch of fresh rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
  • 4 fresh bay leaves
  • 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 8 tbs olive oil

Directions:

  • Preheat oven at 375 F
  • Mix all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl
  • Place the chicken in the marinade and rub well
  • Cover and leave in the fridge for a minimum of 12 hrs
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade (chances are the whole marinade is absorbed into the meat if you use chicken breast)
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan or baking sheet lined with baking paper
  • Drizzle lemon juice all over the meat
  • Pour water
  • Cover with tin foil and roast for 20 to 30 minutes if you use chicken breast (depending on your oven) or 1 hr for whole chicken
  • If you use chicken breast you won’t need to barbecue it after roasting. If you choose whole chicken you may need to barbecue until golden and crisp, turning occasionally or you may opt for roasting it for additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Serve while warm, with Florentine potatoes, recipe below and a garden salad.

Florentine Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Directions:

  • Clean potatoes well
  • Cut into medium cubes
  • Toss with all ingredients in a roasting pan or baking sheet lined with baking paper
  • Mix well
  • Roast in the oven alongside the chicken for about 30-40 minutes, or until lovely and crispy and golden

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French chicken breast with Florentine potatoes

This tasty, flavorful French chicken breast recipe is a real show stopper! Probably one of the easiest french chicken dishes this chicken breast French style is so flavorful & satisfying when paired with garlicky, herb roasted Florentine potatoes! Very easy to make, perfect for barbecues and potlucks!  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chicken breast french style, florentine potatoes, french chicken breast, french chicken dishes, french style chicken and potatoes, french style chicken breast
Servings: 4 people
Author: Petro Neagu

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken or chicken breast fresh
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup water

For the marinade:

  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • ½ head garlic smashed
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary small bunch, leaves picked and finely chopped
  • 4 fresh bay leaves
  • 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 8 tbs olive oil

For the Florentine potatoes:

  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

Directions for French chicken:

  • Preheat oven at 375 F
  • Mix all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl
  • Place the chicken in the marinade and rub well
  • Cover and leave in the fridge for minimum of 12 hrs
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade (chances are the whole marinade is absorbed into the meat if you use chicken breast)
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan or baking sheet lined with baking paper
  • Drizzle lemon juice all over the meat
  • Pour water
  • Cover with aluminium foil and roast for 20 to 30 minutes if you use chicken breast (depending on your oven) or 1 hr for whole chicken
  • If you use chicken breast you won't need to barbecue it after roasting. If you choose whole chicken you may need to barbecue until golden and crisp, turning occasionally or you may opt for roasting it for additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve while warm, with Florentine potatoes, recipe below and garden salad

Directions for Florentine potatoes:

  • Clean potatoes well
  • Cut into small to medium cubes
  • Toss in a roasting pan with all ingredients
  • Mix well
  • Roast in the oven alongside the chicken for about 30-40 minutes, or until lovely and crispy and golden
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  1. I would like to try your recipe for the chicken, but am a little confused. After drizzling the lemon juice over the chicken, it says to “pour water”. Where are you pouring the water? Over the chicken? Wouldn’t that rinse off the lemon juice?

    1. Hi Marcia! You pour the water into the roasting pan/baking sheet

      1. Thank you for answering my question. I actually ended up putting them on the BBQ, and when done, I drizzled the lemon juice over them on the serving plate, didn’t need the water at all. They turned out GREAT! I have put this recipe into my file of recipes we love and will be making it again.

      2. Thanks so much for letting me know, Marcia! Makes me very happy when people like my recipes! xoxo

  2. Elizabeth Tarlow says:

    Hi! Love your recipes!! I was wondering what oven temp you used for the Florentine potatoes?

    1. Hi Elizabeth and thanks so much. I’m sorry I missed that part out. It’s the same temperature as the chicken (roast the potatoes alongside the chicken) but remove the potatoes when they’re golden and crisp and continue roasting the chicken as instructed.