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Garlic Butter Chicken and Potato Foil Packets

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A cozy, easy-to-make meal featuring juicy chicken thighs and tender roasted potatoes cooked together in garlic butter foil packets. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • 4 tablespoons (55g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the minced garlic until well coated.
  3. In another bowl, combine chicken thighs with melted butter, remaining garlic, lemon juice, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12×12 inches each). Divide the potatoes evenly among the packets, spreading them in a single layer.
  5. Place the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes, then drizzle any remaining butter mixture over everything.
  6. Fold the foil edges tightly to seal the packets, ensuring no steam can escape.
  7. Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes. Around 25 minutes, carefully open one packet to check that potatoes are tender and chicken juices run clear.
  8. Optional: For a crispier top, open the foil in the last 5 minutes and switch the oven to broil, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Let the packets rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving.

Notes

If potatoes are large, parboil for 5 minutes before tossing with oil and herbs to ensure tenderness. Pat chicken dry before marinating for better flavor adherence. Double-wrap foil if not using heavy-duty to prevent leaks. Opening packets too early releases steam and dries out the meal; wait until the end or briefly broil for crisp edges.

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Keywords: garlic butter chicken, foil packets, easy dinner, cozy meals, roasted potatoes, weeknight recipe, chicken thighs

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