How to Make Perfect Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken (Step-by-Step Guide)

Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken – Recipe

✨ Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1 kg chicken (whole or cut pieces)

• Salt – 1 tsp

• Black pepper – 1 tsp

• Paprika / Chili powder – 1 tsp

• 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 6–8 garlic cloves (finely chopped or minced)

• 4 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, adds color + flavor)

• 1 tsp honey (optional, for a glossy finish)

• Fresh parsley (chopped) for garnish

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🧄 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

• Pat the chicken dry.

• Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.

• Let it rest for 10 minutes.

2. Make the Garlic Butter

• Heat a small pan on low heat.

• Add butter + olive oil.

• When melted, add garlic and sauté until fragrant (don’t brown).

• Mix in lemon juice, soy sauce, honey.

• Cook for 30 seconds and turn off heat.

3. Coat the Chicken

• Pour half of the garlic butter over the chicken.

• Massage well so every piece is coated.

4. Roast the Chicken

• Preheat oven to 200°C / 392°F.

• Place chicken on a baking tray.

• Roast 35–45 minutes, depending on size.

• Baste with the remaining garlic butter halfway through.

5. Finish & Serve

• When golden and roasted, remove from oven.

• Garnish with fresh parsley.

• Serve hot with:

  • Garlic rice

  • Mashed potatoes

  • Steamed veggies

  • Toasted bread

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🍗 Tips for the Best Flavor

• Add extra garlic for stronger flavor.

• Use bone-in chicken for juicier results.

• Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.