🍗 Savory Oven-Baked Chicken & Potatoes in Garlic Herb Butter

Preheat oven:
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
Prepare the garlic herb butter mixture:
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken:
Pat chicken dry with paper towels (this helps it crisp up).
Brush or toss each piece generously with the garlic butter mixture, coating all sides.
Place chicken in the baking dish, skin side up.
Add potatoes:
In a separate bowl, toss potatoes with the remaining butter mixture.
Scatter them around the chicken in the pan.
Bake:
Roast uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until the chicken is golden, crispy, and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
Stir the potatoes halfway through for even browning.
Broil for extra crispiness (optional):
If you like it extra golden, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.
Serve:
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the top before serving — it brightens everything up beautifully. 🍋

For extra depth, add a few whole garlic cloves and fresh rosemary sprigs to the pan before baking.
You can use boneless chicken thighs or breasts, but reduce baking time to about 30–35 minutes.
Add carrots, green beans, or asparagus for a one-pan meal.

This dish is pure home-style comfort — the kind of meal that makes your kitchen smell heavenly and leaves everyone asking for seconds.

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