Garlic Roasted Chicken And Potatoes
Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes:
This gastronomic delight revolves around the marriage of succulent roasted chicken and perfectly seasoned potatoes, each infused with the aromatic essence of garlic. As the dish begins to take shape, the air is filled with the irresistible fragrance of garlic, a prelude to the symphony of flavors that is about to unfold.
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 oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place the butter into a roasting pan, and melt in the oven. When butter is melted, swirl to coat the bottom of the roasting pan, and place the chicken drumsticks and thighs, potatoes, and unpeeled garlic cloves into the pan. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; turn the chicken, potatoes, and garlic to coat with butter.
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes, basting 3 times with pan drippings. Brush maple syrup over the chicken pieces, and spoon pan drippings over the potatoes.
