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Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes recipe features tender chicken leg quarters roasted alongside Yukon Gold potatoes and whole garlic cloves. The chicken is coated in melted butter and finished with a brush of maple syrup for a perfect balance of savory and subtle sweetness. Simple to prepare and bake, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights and family dinners, offering robust flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Potatoes

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 6 chicken leg quarters, split into drumsticks and thighs
  • 6 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 24 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Finishing

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) to prepare for roasting the chicken and potatoes evenly.
  2. Prepare the roasting pan: Place the ¼ cup of butter into a roasting pan and put it in the oven until the butter melts completely.
  3. Arrange ingredients in pan: Once the butter is melted, swirl it around to coat the bottom of the pan. Then add the split chicken leg quarters, cut potatoes, and unpeeled garlic cloves to the pan. Season everything with salt and ground black pepper, tossing gently to ensure all pieces are coated with the melted butter.
  4. First bake and baste: Bake the chicken and potatoes in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes. During this time, baste the chicken and potatoes three times with the pan drippings to keep them moist and flavorful.
  5. Add maple syrup and continue baking: After 40 minutes, brush the chicken pieces with ¼ cup of maple syrup and spoon pan drippings over the potatoes. Return the pan to the oven and bake for approximately 20 more minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. Serve with roasted garlic: To serve, squeeze the soft garlic flesh from the roasted cloves and spread it over the chicken pieces. Pour any remaining pan juices over the chicken and potatoes for extra flavor.

Notes

  • This recipe can be easily scaled up or down, just ensure your roasting pan is large enough to accommodate the ingredients.
  • For best flavor, use Yukon Gold potatoes as they hold shape well and roast beautifully.
  • Roasting the garlic unpeeled softens it and creates a spreadable, mellow garlic flavor perfect for spreading on chicken.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after baking to keep it juicy.
  • Serve this dish with a mixed greens salad for a complete meal.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/garlic-roasted-chicken-and-potatoes-recipe/