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Warm Garlic Baked Chicken for a Comforting Evening at Home

Best Cozy Garlic Baked Chicken Recipe for Easy Dinner

Cozy garlic baked chicken makes a warm comforting evening dinner. Try this easy slow dinner recipe with tender chicken and aromatic garlic. Discover comfort ...
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb chicken pieces (thighs and breasts)
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and arrange chicken pieces skin-side up in a large baking dish. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels first, which helps achieve better browning and texture.
  2. Combine minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub this fragrant mixture generously over all chicken pieces, making sure to coat both sides evenly.
  3. Scatter sliced onions and mushrooms around the chicken pieces, then tuck bay leaves between them for maximum aromatic distribution. This arrangement ensures the vegetables cook evenly while releasing their flavors into the pan below.
  4. Pour chicken broth and white wine into the baking dish around (not over) the chicken pieces. Add lemon slices and dot the top with butter, then bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the cozy garlic baked chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with fresh parsley garnish and pan sauce spooned over each portion. The resting period allows juices to redistribute, keeping this warm comforting evening meal incredibly tender throughout.