Name: One Pan Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs and drumsticks (about 2 ½ pounds); 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes (halved); ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup lemon juice; 6 garlic cloves (pressed); 1 teaspoon 7 spice; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Description

This One Pan Chicken and Potatoes recipe offers a simple, flavorful meal with tender, juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks paired with perfectly roasted baby potatoes. Marinated in a zesty lemon garlic sauce with aromatic spices, this dish is baked to golden perfection in just over an hour, making it an ideal hearty and comforting dinner for a family of four.

Ingredients

Chicken

8 chicken thighs and drumsticks (about 2 ½ pounds)

Potatoes

1 ½ pounds baby potatoes (halved)

Marinade & Seasoning

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
6 garlic cloves (pressed)
1 teaspoon 7 spice
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Chicken & Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken pieces and halved baby potatoes dry thoroughly using paper towels to ensure a crispy skin. Arrange them evenly in a 9 x 13 inch oven-safe rimmed baking dish.
Make and Apply Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, pressed garlic, 7 spice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle this marinade evenly over the chicken and potatoes in the baking dish. Use your hands to gently toss and coat everything evenly with the sauce.
Bake the Dish: Place the dish uncovered in the oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and is fully cooked through. If desired, broil the dish for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to achieve a beautiful golden-brown and slightly crispy skin on the chicken.
Rest and Garnish: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to lock in the juices. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, and enjoy your flavorful one-pan meal.

Notes

Ensure chicken and potatoes are patted dry before marinating for best crispy results.
You can substitute baby potatoes with fingerling potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes.
Adjust spices to taste, reducing salt if watching sodium intake.
Broiling at the end helps achieve a crispy skin but watch closely to prevent burning.
Resting the chicken post-baking improves juiciness and flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American