Description
This Chicken and Potatoes Bake is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal featuring crispy, golden chicken thighs atop a bed of seasoned baby potatoes. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it’s baked to perfection with a blend of garlic, onion powder, thyme, and paprika, then finished with a touch of melted butter and fresh parsley garnish.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Potatoes
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated with all the spices and oil.
- Arrange Potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, ensuring even coverage for roasting.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up, then season both sides with additional salt and pepper.
- Place Chicken: Lay the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the potato layer in the baking dish.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the chicken and potatoes to enhance flavor and promote browning.
- Bake: Bake the dish uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin looks golden and crispy.
- Optional Broil: If the chicken skin needs extra crispness, broil the dish for 2 to 3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, for a fresh finishing touch.
Notes
- For faster cooking, use boneless chicken thighs and reduce baking time by 10–15 minutes.
- Feel free to add carrots or onions to the potatoes for extra flavor and texture.
