Herb-Roasted Chicken with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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A succulent chicken dish infused with fresh herbs and golden garlic butter. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, bone-in chicken drumsticks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 French cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pcs bone-in chicken thighs
4 pcs bone-in chicken drumsticks
6 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprigs
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a roasting pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Rub chicken pieces with 2 tbsp olive oil, then season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mash 6 minced garlic cloves with 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter until smooth.
Step 4: Stuff the garlic butter mixture under the skin of chicken, then place on the roasting pan.
Step 5: Tuck 1/4 cup fresh thyme and 1/4 cup fresh rosemary around the chicken. Roast for 45-55 minutes until juices run clear and skin is golden.
Step 6: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving, drizzled with pan juices.