New Dinner Idea: Oven Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken
Juicy bone-in chicken roasted with a rich garlic herb butter until golden, crispy, and dripping with savory pan juices. An easy, flavorful dinner perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: baby potatoes, lemon slices, carrots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, herbs, lemon (if using), and olive oil.
- Rub or brush garlic butter generously over chicken, getting under the skin where possible.
- Arrange chicken in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Add veggies or lemon slices if using.
- Roast 35–45 minutes, until skin is golden and internal temp reaches 165°F. Broil last 2–3 mins if needed.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes. Spoon over pan juices and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use boneless cuts for quicker cooking (adjust time accordingly).
- Add extra garlic cloves or veggies to the pan for even more flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in oven or use cold for wraps and salads.