Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 70 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Category: Main Course

Method: Roasting

Cuisine: American

This Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a timeless classic, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.

The combination of tender chicken, Yukon Gold potatoes, and roasted garlic creates a comforting and flavorful dish. Plus, a touch of maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness that elevates the flavors to perfection.

Ingredients:

• 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
• ¼ cup maple syrup

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place the butter into a roasting pan and allow it to melt in the preheating oven. Once melted, swirl the butter to coat the bottom of the roasting pan evenly.
3. Add the chicken drumsticks, thighs, Yukon Gold potato chunks, and unpeeled garlic cloves to the pan. Sprinkle them with salt and black pepper, and gently toss to coat them with the melted butter.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink inside, and the juices run clear. Baste the chicken, potatoes, and garlic with the pan drippings three times during this period.
5. After 40 minutes, brush the chicken pieces with maple syrup, and spoon some of the pan drippings over the potatoes.
6. Return the roasting pan to the oven and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken and potatoes are tender and have turned a delicious golden brown. An instant-read thermometer inserted into a thick part of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
7. To serve, gently squeeze the roasted garlic from their cloves and spread the soft garlic over the chicken pieces. Finally, pour the pan juices over the chicken and potatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
8. Pair this delightful Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with a fresh mixed greens salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Enjoy the savory, garlic-infused goodness and the touch of maple sweetness in this easy-to-make dish! It’s sure to become a family favorite.