This Maple-Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors that will excite your taste buds. The juicy chicken drumsticks and thighs, paired with the tender chunks of potatoes, make this dish a perfect family meal. The maple syrup and garlic add a sweet and savory depth of flavor that will leave you wanting more. Trust me; this recipe is a game-changer!
I always try new recipes to make dinner more exciting for my little family, and this one became an instant hit! The smell of the roasted garlic and butter mixed with maple syrup, filled the kitchen and made our mouths water. The juicy chicken with a crispy skin and tender potatoes made this dish an all-time favorite at our dinner table. The best part is the roasted garlic! We spread it over the chicken, and it added an unforgettable flavor that we couldn’t get enough of. Since then, this recipe has become a staple in our household, and we’re excited to share it with you.
Why This Maple-Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes Recipe Stands Out!
- The combination of maple syrup and garlic adds a unique and delicious flavor to the dish.
- The recipe is straightforward to make, and the ingredients are easy to find.
- The chicken and potatoes are roasted together, making it a one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
- The roasted garlic is a game-changer that adds an unforgettable flavor to the dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113g) of unsalted butter
- 6 chicken leg quarters, split into drumsticks and thighs
- 6 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks
- 24 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (60ml) of maple syrup
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the butter in a roasting pan and melt in the oven. When melted, swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken, potatoes, and unpeeled garlic cloves into the pan, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Turn the chicken, potatoes, and garlic to coat with the butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, basting 3 times with pan drippings.
- Brush the maple syrup over the chicken pieces, and spoon pan drippings over the potatoes.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken and potatoes are tender and browned.
- Squeeze garlic from the baked cloves, and spread the soft garlic over the chicken. Pour pan juices over chicken and potatoes.
Notes:
- If you don’t have Yukon Gold potatoes, you can substitute with another variety of potato.
- You can adjust the amount of maple syrup to your liking.
- If you prefer, you can peel the garlic cloves before roasting them.
Maple-Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes: A Flavorful Delight!
Ingredients
- 1 stick 113g of unsalted butter
- 6 chicken leg quarters split into drumsticks and thighs
- 6 large Yukon Gold potatoes cut into chunks
- 24 cloves of garlic unpeeled
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup 60ml of maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the butter in a roasting pan and melt in the oven. When melted, swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken, potatoes, and unpeeled garlic cloves into the pan, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Turn the chicken, potatoes, and garlic to coat with the butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, basting 3 times with pan drippings.
- Brush the maple syrup over the chicken pieces, and spoon pan drippings over the potatoes.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken and potatoes are tender and browned.
- Squeeze garlic from the baked cloves, and spread the soft garlic over the chicken. Pour pan juices over chicken and potatoes.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of maple syrup to your liking.
If you prefer, you can peel the garlic cloves before roasting them.