Garlic-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

By Addie

This recipe has been in my "favorites" file for almost 20 years. My husband and I enjoyed it before we had kids, and now they love it, too. It's a real time saver! —Beth Erbert, Livermore, California

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
• 6 chicken drumsticks
• 6 medium red potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 24 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Place the chicken, potatoes and garlic in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40 minutes.


Combine the syrup and remaining salt; drizzle over chicken. Spoon pan juices over potatoes and garlic. Bake 20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180° and potatoes are tender. Yield: 6 servings.
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REVIEW:

This got mixed reviews in our house. Hubby and I thought the potatoes were out of this world but our 3 kids didn't like the mild sweetness of them. But we all agreed the chicken itself was very bland. It didn't seem to pick up any of the garlic or maple flavors.