Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
Chicken and Yukon Gold potatoes roast in butter with plenty of garlic, which softens into a mellow spread for the tender, richly flavored chicken. A finishing drizzle of maple syrup adds gentle sweetness, making this a comforting dinner for a relaxed family meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Place the butter in a roasting pan and melt it in the oven. Once melted, swirl the butter to coat the bottom of the pan, then add the chicken drumsticks and thighs, potatoes, and unpeeled garlic cloves. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then turn the chicken, potatoes, and garlic to coat them with butter.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes, basting 3 times with the pan drippings. Brush maple syrup over the chicken pieces, then spoon the pan drippings over the potatoes.
- 4
Return to the oven and bake until the chicken and potatoes are tender and browned, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). To serve, squeeze the garlic from the baked cloves and spread the soft garlic over the chicken. Pour the pan juices over the chicken and potatoes.
- 5
Check that an instant-read thermometer inserted into a thick part of a thigh reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
To serve, squeeze the garlic from the baked cloves and spread the soft garlic over the chicken. Pour the pan juices over the chicken and potatoes.
- Calories 478.57 kcal High 24%
- Protein 49.34 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 41.58 g 15%
- Total Fat 11.63 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 5.2 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 164.6 mg High 55%
- Sodium 93.0 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.4 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 9.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.34 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 1394.7 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 18.35 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 33.42 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Leg Quarters, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 478.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Leg Quarters, Garlic, Maple Syrup. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes healthy?
- Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 478.57 calories and 49.34 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.2 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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