Garlic Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Garlic Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken legs with thigh (unsplit); 4 fluid ounces extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 -6 cloves fresh garlic (thinly sliced); salt and pepper; 10 -12 new baby potatoes (quartered); 6 -8 large shallots; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken legs with thigh (unsplit)
4 fluid ounces extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 -6 cloves fresh garlic (thinly sliced)
salt and pepper
10 -12 new baby potatoes (quartered)
6 -8 large shallots
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon caraway seed
salt
pepper

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Wash chicken and potatoes and towel dry.
3
In a small bowl, mix together 4 fluid ounces olive oil, rosemary and thyme.
4
Place unsplit chicken legs into a baking dish and generously brush both sides with the olive oil mixture to marinate allow to marinate as long as you like.
5
Sprinkle thin slices of garlic over chicken and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Cut potatoes into quarters and peel shallots.
7
Combine potatoes and shallots in small baking dish.
8
Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir together to coat thoroughly.
9
Sprinkle caraway seeds over and salt and pepper to taste.
10
Bake chicken and potatoes for 1 hour, occasionally stirring potatoes.

1496

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole chicken legs with thigh (unsplit), 4 fluid ounces extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Garlic Roast Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Garlic Roast Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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