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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Garlicky Baked Chicken
Tender baked chicken in a quick, garlicky mayonnaise marinade with a hint of Italian herbs.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Kitchen Bouquet until smooth.
- 2
Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Shake the excess marinade off the chicken and discard the leftover marinade. Place the chicken in a baking pan coated with non-stick spray.
- 5
Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is fork-tender and no pink remains (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- 6
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. This is also great grilled or broiled.
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67/100
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Nutrition
per serving495
Calories
55 g
Protein
2 g
Carbs
28 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
Garlic-roasted chicken is about as universal as home cooking gets, but the generous-garlic version has roots in Mediterranean and American comfort cooking where whole heads of garlic mellow into sweetness in the oven. This dish is the everyday workhorse: simple pantry seasonings, one pan, and an oven that does the work. It is the kind of meal that fills the house with an aroma everyone recognizes.
Listahan note
This version uses both fresh minced garlic for punch and whole cloves that roast soft and sweet, so the flavor is layered rather than one-note. It is a hands-off bake built for busy nights.
Technique cues
- Pat the chicken bone-dry and bake at high heat so the skin crisps instead of steaming in its own juices.
- Tuck whole garlic cloves under and around the chicken so they roast soft and sweet while the minced garlic on top crisps.
- Baste once with the pan juices halfway through so the garlic flavor sinks in and the skin lacquers.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Make the garlic rub and prep any side vegetables while the oven preheats, then everything goes into one pan.
- Make-ahead
- Rub the chicken with garlic and oil and refrigerate up to a day ahead so it bakes seasoned through.
- Leftover move
- Pull the meat and the soft roasted garlic into a quick pasta with the pan juices the next night.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Line the pan with foil or parchment so the caramelized garlic juices lift away and the pan barely needs scrubbing.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
bone-in chicken pieces
protein
Purpose: Bone-in, skin-on pieces stay juicy and give crisp skin to carry the garlic.
Handling: Pat very dry and bring to room temperature before baking.
Adaptation: Boneless thighs cook faster; a whole spatchcocked chicken works for a crowd.
fresh garlic
star flavor
Purpose: Plenty of garlic, both minced and whole, defines the whole dish.
Handling: Mince some for the rub and leave the rest whole to roast sweet.
Adaptation: Roasted garlic paste deepens it; granulated garlic works for the rub in a pinch.
olive oil or butter
carrier and crisp
Purpose: Fat helps the garlic adhere and the skin brown evenly.
Handling: Rub over and under the skin for flavor in the meat.
Adaptation: Use all olive oil for a dairy-free version.
lemon
brightness
Purpose: Lemon cuts the richness and keeps the garlic from tasting heavy.
Handling: Squeeze over before baking and tuck the spent halves in the pan.
Adaptation: A splash of white wine or vinegar does the same job.
fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary
aromatic lift
Purpose: Woody herbs complement roasted garlic and perfume the meat.
Handling: Strip and scatter, or lay whole sprigs under the chicken.
Adaptation: Dried Italian herbs work; parsley added at the end keeps it fresh.
Technique notes
- Loosen the skin and push garlic-herb butter underneath so the flavor seasons the meat directly.
- Roast the chicken on a bed of whole garlic cloves and lemon so the drippings become an instant sauce.
- Finish under the broiler for a minute to crisp the skin and lightly char the garlic edges.
Ingredient swaps
- Dairy-free option
- Use olive oil instead of butter throughout for the same crisp, garlicky result.
- Lower-sodium direction
- Lean on garlic, lemon, and herbs for flavor and use just a light hand with salt.
- Weeknight shortcut
- Use boneless thighs and granulated garlic to cut the bake time roughly in half.
Serve alongside
- Crusty bread for the garlicky juices
- Lemony roasted potatoes
- Simple green salad with vinaigrette
- Crisp Sauvignon Blanc
- Sparkling water with lemon
- Light lager
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Storage & reheating
- Refrigerate up to four days in an airtight container with the pan juices. Reheat covered at 350F with a splash of stock to keep the meat moist, or slice cold over salad. Cooked chicken freezes for up to three months.
Equipment
- Roasting pan or sheet pan
- Garlic press or sharp knife
- Basting spoon
- Instant-read thermometer
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