Looking for a warm and comforting Valentine’s Day dinner? This garlic butter-roasted Chicken Marylands recipe is rich, flavourful, and made with the finest poultry from Golden Rooster Poultry and Game. Infused with fresh herbs, lemon, and roasted alongside golden baby potatoes and carrots, this dish is easy to prepare but tastes like a gourmet meal. Serve it with a crisp white wine and enjoy a cosy, intimate dinner at home with your Valentine.
Roasted Chicken Marylands with Garlic Butter & Herbs
A hearty, flavour-packed main course for a cosy Valentine’s dinner.
Ingredients:
🍗 2 Chicken Marylands
🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
🧈 3 tbsp butter, melted
🌿 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
🌿 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
🍋 Juice of half a lemon
🧂 Salt & black pepper to taste
🥔 500g baby potatoes, halved
🥕 2 carrots, chopped
🌿 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set to 200°C (fan-forced).
- Prepare the chicken: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture generously over the Chicken Marylands.
- Arrange the vegetables: Toss baby potatoes and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- Roast: Nestle the Chicken Marylands among the vegetables and roast for 40–45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should be 75°C).
- Serve: Drizzle with pan juices and garnish with extra fresh herbs.
💡 Pair with a crisp white wine and a side of fresh greens from the market for a perfectly balanced meal.