Best 3 Moist Garlic Roasted Chicken Recipes
Tantalize your taste buds with our succulent Garlic Roasted Chicken recipe, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This dish is an enticing blend of tender, juicy chicken and an aromatic garlic-herb marinade that infuses every bite with a savory delight. Accompanying this main course are three equally delectable recipes: a creamy Garlic Butter Pasta that harmonizes perfectly with the chicken, a vibrant Roasted Summer Vegetables medley that adds a pop of color and nutrition, and a refreshing Lemon Garlic Asparagus that provides a bright and tangy balance. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your dinner table to new heights of flavor and satisfaction.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC-ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS
Thick chicken breasts can be hard to get just right; often you're left with a too-dry, too-bland dinner. But this high-heat roasting method results in crisp, crackly skin that gives way to moist flesh, perfumed throughout by a pocket filled with herbed garlic paste.
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Chicken Garlic Poultry Roast Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner Lunch Gourmet Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in upper third.
- Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in oregano, red-pepper flakes, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Cut a 2-inch-long pocket (about 1 1/2 inches deep) horizontally in side of each breast half and spread 1/2 teaspoon garlic mixture into each pocket. Coat chicken with remaining garlic mixture.
- Roast chicken, skin sides up, in a foil-lined large shallow baking pan until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
MOIST GARLIC CHICKEN
I created this version of oven-baked chicken by modifying a recipe to match my family's love of garlic with chicken. Just coat the chicken, pop it into the oven and forget it. The crispy coating really stays on. My family always enjoys this flavorful main dish.-Jan Walls, Dover, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine butter, garlic, garlic powder and salt if desired. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheeses and pepper. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. , Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts :
JUICY ROASTED CHICKEN
My grandmother's recipe for roasted chicken. We are German and she used to do it this way all the time. I never have had a chicken this juicy before; this little trick works and makes the people eating it go silent. It's funny. We nibble on the celery after.
Provided by ROBINROCKINGBIRD
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken in a roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. Sprinkle inside and out with onion powder. Place 3 tablespoons margarine in the chicken cavity. Arrange dollops of the remaining margarine around the chicken's exterior. Cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces, and place in the chicken cavity.
- Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove from heat, and baste with melted margarine and drippings. Cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 661.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer and cook it until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For a crispy skin, pat the chicken dry before roasting and brush it with melted butter or oil.
- To make the garlic more flavorful, roast it whole and then squeeze the cloves out of their skins before adding them to the chicken.
- If you don't have a roasting pan, you can use a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- For a more flavorful gravy, use the pan drippings to make a simple sauce.
Conclusion:
This moist garlic roasted chicken recipe is a simple and delicious way to cook a whole chicken. The garlic and herbs add a savory flavor to the chicken, and the roasting process creates a crispy skin and tender meat. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or salad.
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