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Easy Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken

Easy Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken

Easy Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken is a comforting classic made easier and more economical, featuring tender chicken thighs and roasted garlic butter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking tray
  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 80 g unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus extra to serve
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon thyme leaves plus extra to garnish
  • 1.25 kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thigh cutlets (5 chicken thighs)
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) (180°C/350°F fan-forced).
  • Combine the butter, salt, black pepper, garlic, honey and thyme in a small bowl.
  • Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking tray with sides, skin-side up.
  • Spread the butter mixture all over the chicken using your hands, focusing mainly on the skin. Pour the chicken stock around the seasoned chicken.
  • Roast for 55–60 minutes until golden and cooked through, basting once halfway.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus, garnish with thyme sprigs and add extra black pepper.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter, salt, pepper, garlic, honey and thyme until combined.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel to ensure crispy skin.
  • Spread the butter mixture generously over the chicken thighs.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) for about 5 minutes.
  • Lightly grease the air fryer basket or tray to prevent sticking.
  • Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer in the air fryer.
  • Air fry for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with freezer-friendly mashed potatoes and steamed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken, garlic butter, Roasted Chicken
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