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I Make This Garlic Butter Chicken at Least Once a Week
Ingredients
- 4 tbspunsalted butter
softened
- 5 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tspkosher salt
- ½ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- 6 mediumyukon gold potatoes
unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks, about 1 1/4 pounds
- 2 tbspneutral oil
such as canola or avocado
- 1 tspkosher salt
- 1 tspfreshly ground black pepper
- 4bone-in
skin-on chicken thighs, about 1 1/2 pounds total
- 2 tbspchopped fresh parsley
for garnish, optional
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2
While the oven preheats, in a small bowl, stir together the butter, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- 3
Add the potatoes to an 8x8 or 9x9-inch square baking dish and toss with the oil. Season with the salt and pepper.
- 4
Using a knife, pierce the chicken thighs a couple of times through the skin. (This is to help the garlic butter melt into the chicken as it cooks.) Rub each chicken thigh thoroughly with the prepared garlic butter, making sure to get under the skin as well. Place the chicken on top of the potatoes in the baking dish. If there is any leftover garlic butter, add it on top of the chicken.
- 5
Roast until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 170°F) and its skin is golden and crisp, about 45 minutes, using a spoon to baste the chicken with the juices from the bottom of the dish approximately halfway through cooking.
- 6
Serve the chicken thighs with the potatoes and remaining juices spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if using. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, reheat it in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds or until warm. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, flavor-packed dinner that practically cooks itself? This roasted garlic butter chicken and potatoes recipe is your new weeknight hero, promising rich, savory flavors with minimal effort and even less cleanup.
The magic of this dish lies in its simplicity and the power of roasting. By coating tender bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and hearty Yukon gold potatoes in a fragrant mixture of softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, everything cooks together in one baking dish. The rendered chicken fat bastes the potatoes, infusing them with incredible depth, while the garlic butter creates an irresistible, crispy skin on the chicken that locks in juiciness.
Prepare for a truly satisfying meal. You'll bite into perfectly cooked chicken with golden, crisp skin and incredibly moist meat, complemented by fork-tender potatoes bursting with savory garlic and butter goodness. This balanced dish offers a comforting warmth, making it ideal for a cozy family dinner or a simple yet elegant meal when you crave hearty flavors. The ease of a complete meal from a single pan means less time scrubbing and more time enjoying.
While Yukon gold potatoes are ideal for their creamy texture, you can experiment with other sturdy root vegetables like red potatoes or sweet potatoes, adjusting cooking times as needed. For an extra herbal note, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh rosemary or thyme along with the parsley garnish. If you enjoy a bit of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes mixed into the garlic butter will add a subtle kick.
This robust and comforting meal is perfect for any occasion when you need a delicious, fuss-free dinner. Serve it straight from the baking dish, perhaps with a crisp green salad on the side, for a complete and effortless spread.