Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

 

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:

Preheat the Oven:

 Set your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). This high temperature ensures that your chicken and potatoes will roast to perfection.

Prepare the Roasting Pan: 

Place the butter into a roasting pan and melt it in the oven. Once melted, swirl the butter around to coat the bottom of the pan.

Add Ingredients: 

Place the chicken drumsticks and thighs, potato chunks, and unpeeled garlic cloves into the pan. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Turn everything to coat with the melted butter.

Roasting Time: 

Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, basting the chicken, potatoes, and garlic with pan drippings every 10 minutes.

 This helps to keep everything moist and flavorful.

Add Maple Syrup: 

Brush the chicken pieces with maple syrup and spoon some pan drippings over the potatoes. This adds a delightful sweetness that complements the savory flavors.

Final Roasting: 

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken and potatoes are tender and browned. Check that the chicken’s internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) with an instant-read thermometer.

Serve: 

Squeeze the roasted garlic from the cloves and spread the soft garlic over the chicken. Pour the pan juices over both the chicken and potatoes for an extra burst of flavor. Tt