Epic Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken with Baby Potatoes

🍗 Epic Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken with Baby Potatoes

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 mins

🔥 Cook Time: 45 mins

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 4

⚡ Calories: ~530 per serving

🛒 Ingredients:

◾️ 4 boneless chicken breasts

◾️ 1 lb baby potatoes (red & yellow), halved

◾️ 4 cloves garlic, minced

◾️ 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

◾️ 2 tbsp olive oil

◾️ 2 tbsp butter

◾️ 2 tbsp lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar for a twist)

◾️ 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock

◾️ 1 tsp paprika

◾️ Salt & black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

🔹 Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

🔹 Step 2:

🔥 Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden on both sides (about 2–3 minutes each). Transfer to a baking dish.

🔹 Step 3:

🥔 Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them around the chicken.

🔹 Step 4:

🧄 In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.

🔹 Step 5:

↪️ Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken and potatoes in the baking dish.

🔹 Step 6:

🔥 Roast in the oven for 35–45 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked (165°F/74°C) and potatoes are tender.

🔹 Step 7:

🌿 Garnish with fresh parsley and spoon the buttery sauce over before serving.

✅ Tips:

✔️ Add chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick

✔️ Try balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice for a deeper flavor

✔️ Marinate chicken beforehand for extra juiciness