Garlic Roast Chicken

Garlic Roast Chicken - Easy Meals with Video Recipes by Chef Joel Mielle - RECIPE30

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Simple way to cook juicy roasted chicken breasts

Here’s a simple and timeless recipe ideal for a quick weekday dinner. It’s advisable to purchase a whole chicken and cut it into pieces on your own. Alternatively, you can request your butcher to prepare it for you. Save the legs for another dish and utilise only the crown, along with the chicken breasts still attached to the bone. This method ensures a lovely roast and enhances the juiciness and flavour of the breasts. As the chicken cooks, its juices, along with the garlic, will infuse into the potatoes. Additionally, the garlic butter will elevate the taste of the chicken breasts, making them incredibly delicious. Bon appétit!

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts still on crown breast bone
1 tablespoons olive oil
4 tbsp - 125g butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
For the potatoes
2 medium large potatoes
1 large brown onion
¼ cup water
A few sprigs of thyme
Salt and pepper

Steps

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F – 200°C
Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 3

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Separate the skin from the breast using your fingers or a soft spatula. Place the garlic butter underneath the skin. Drizzle the top with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Step 4

Slice the onion and place in greased roasting dish so it lines the whole bottom. Sprinkle the thyme, pour in half cup of water.
Step 5

Slice the potatoes thinly and place overlapping on top of the onion. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6

Place the chicken breast crown in a baking dish, skin-side up.
Step 7

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F – 75°C in the thickest part of the breast. Any juices should run clear.
Step 8

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Step 9

Serve the roasted chicken breast crown with your favourite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.

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