Description
Discover the delightful experience of making Simple Roasted Chicken Pieces, a dish that brings together juicy chicken thighs infused with aromatic garlic and rosemary. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering tender and flavorful chicken that everyone will love. In just minutes of preparation, you can enjoy a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. Serve the roasted chicken with your choice of sides for a complete dinner that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 15 cloves garlic
- 3 sprigs rosemary leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned thighs, thoroughly coating each piece.
- Arrange the thighs in a baking pan, placing garlic cloves and rosemary leaves around them.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm until serving.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary leaves before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg