Description
A comforting one-pan meal featuring golden, crispy-skinned chicken and herb-infused potatoes roasted to perfection. Easy to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs and drumsticks: 1.5 kg, skin-on for maximum flavor and crispness
- Baby potatoes: 1 kg, halved for even cooking
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons, to coat and roast ingredients to golden perfection
- Fresh rosemary: 2 tablespoons, chopped for an earthy aroma
- Fresh thyme: 1 tablespoon, leaves stripped for a bright herbal note
- Garlic cloves: 4, minced to infuse savory depth
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon, for a warm, smoky touch
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, to enhance natural flavors
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon, freshly ground for a gentle kick
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) and allow it to fully heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil your roasting tray to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Arrange chicken pieces on the tray, skin side up, and scatter potatoes around them.
- Cook to Perfection: Roast for 45–50 minutes, turning potatoes halfway, until chicken skin is crisp and golden and potatoes are tender inside.
- Finishing Touches: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate up generous portions and enjoy the irresistible aroma.
Notes
- Use a wire rack inside the tray to allow heat to circulate under the chicken.
- Toss potatoes in a little extra oil halfway through if they look dry.
- Parboil potatoes for extra crispness before roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: crispy baked chicken, herb potatoes, traybake, easy dinner, roasted chicken