Description
This One Pan Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks are roasted alongside tender potatoes, all seasoned with a zesty blend of garlic, lemon, and herbs.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lb chicken thighs and drumsticks
For the Potatoes:
- 22 oz potatoes
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
For Garnish:
- Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, tomato paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, oregano, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- Prepare the Chicken and Potatoes: Pat dry the chicken and potatoes. If needed, chop the potatoes into smaller pieces. Arrange chicken and potatoes on a sheet pan.
- Coat with Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring everything is coated.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F/200°C for 40 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and Garnish: Let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a food thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F/74°C.
- Cool leftovers before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Visit the blog post for additional tips and FAQs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
