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Easy Christmas Garlic Chicken

Easy Christmas Garlic Chicken Recipe for Juicy Holiday Feasts

This Easy Christmas Garlic Chicken is a comforting, effortless dish filled with garlic and herbs—perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs or breasts Bone-in preferred for juiciness
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
For Roasting & Serving
  • 2 cups Baby potatoes or vegetables Roast alongside chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Dot over chicken before roasting
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • zip-top bag

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl or zip-top bag, pour in the marinade, toss to coat, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Arrange marinated chicken and baby potatoes on a baking sheet, dot with butter, and roast for 35-40 minutes.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle extra melted butter over the chicken before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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