Oven Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken – Juicy Whole Roast
This oven roasted garlic butter chicken features crispy golden skin, juicy meat, and rich, savory flavor from garlic, herbs, and melted butter. Perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2½–3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
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⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
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4–6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
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1 tsp fresh rosemary or parsley
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½ tsp paprika
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¾ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional: lemon juice, crushed red pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry.
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Mix butter, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Brush chicken with garlic butter, including under the skin.
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Let sit 15–20 minutes. Roast uncovered 35–45 minutes.
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Baste halfway through. Broil 2–3 min for crisp skin if needed.
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Rest 5–10 min. Spoon pan juices over before serving.
Notes
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Add veggies to the pan for a one-pan meal.
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For boneless chicken, reduce cooking time to 25 minutes.
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Drizzle with lemon juice or make a quick pan sauce for serving.