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Garlic Butter Chicken – Easy Dinner Recipes for Every Night

This garlic butter roasted chicken recipe is perfect for an easy yet impressive dinner. As part of our collection of easy dinner recipes, it pairs well with roasted vegetables, making a great one-pan meal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. Packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients, this dish is ideal for anyone seeking a quick and healthy dinner. With minimal preparation, it’s a perfect option for those busy evenings.

Servings: 4 people Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Ingredients:

For the roasted chicken:

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 lemon, halved
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the roasted vegetables:

• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 1 zucchini, cut into thick slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

Preparation:

Prepare the chicken

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the butter mixture under the skin of the chicken and over the top. Stuff the chicken cavity with the lemon halves.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season the outside with additional salt and pepper.

Prepare the vegetables

1. In a separate bowl, toss the carrots, potatoes, onion, and zucchini with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme (if using).
2. Arrange the vegetables in a roasting pan around the chicken.

Roast the chicken and vegetables

1. Put the roasting pan in the preheated oven. Cook the chicken for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
2. Occasionally baste the chicken with its juices to keep it moist.
3. After 1 hour, check the vegetables. If they are browning too quickly, cover them with foil while the chicken finishes cooking.

Rest and serve

1. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
2. Serve the roasted chicken with the vegetables on the side, and drizzle the pan juices over the dish for extra flavor.