Description
Sizzling One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Potatoes delivers a quick weeknight dinner that makes cleanup a breeze. Tender chicken and crispy potatoes come together with zesty lemon and garlic for a simple meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
Starches:
- 1 lb baby potatoes
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Grab a small mixing bowl and combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper into a fragrant marinade.
- Slice 1 pound of baby potatoes in half and drench them with exactly half of the prepared marinade, spreading them evenly across a large cast iron skillet.
- Massage the remaining marinade directly onto 4 bone-in chicken thighs, coating each piece thoroughly and ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs carefully on top of the potato layer, positioning them skin-side up for maximum crispiness.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated 400°F oven and roast for 35-40 minutes, watching for the chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For extra golden skin, switch your oven to broil and let the dish crisp for 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh chopped parsley and optional lemon slices.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking to enhance the flavor penetration and tenderize the meat.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum juiciness and crispy skin texture.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all your marinade ingredients are certified gluten-free and skip any potential cross-contamination sources.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg