Pailin-Basted Roasted Chicken with Herbs

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Juicy roasted chicken glazed with a fragrant Irish butter herb mixture, featuring garlic and fresh rosemary. This irish-inspired one pot ready in about 70 minutes pairs chicken thighs, unsalted butter, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 2 lbs chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place in a baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Mince 4 garlic cloves and combine with 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tsp fresh rosemary, and the zest of 1 lemon. Rub the mixture evenly over chicken thighs.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the chicken, then arrange 4 lemon slices around the chicken. Roast for 40 minutes, basting once with pan juices.
  4. Step 4: Continue roasting for 15-20 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden brown and crisp.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pailin-Basted Roasted Chicken with Herbs take to make?

Total time is about 70 minutes (15 min prep + 55 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pailin-Basted Roasted Chicken with Herbs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pailin-Basted Roasted Chicken with Herbs?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pailin-Basted Roasted Chicken with Herbs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pailin-Basted Roasted Chicken with Herbs?

Irish one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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