Description
Digging into this One Pan Chicken and Potatoes is a total weeknight game-changer that lets you toss everything onto a single sheet pan and walk away. Crispy chicken, perfectly roasted potatoes, and minimal cleanup make this meal a total winner for busy families craving something delicious and simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Vegetables:
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F with the rack positioned in the center, preparing a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, juice from 1 lemon, 2 chopped rosemary sprigs, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pat 4 chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels, then coat them thoroughly with half the prepared marinade. Let them absorb flavors for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Toss 1 pound halved baby potatoes in the remaining marinade, ensuring each piece gets evenly seasoned.
- Spread the marinated chicken thighs and potatoes in a single layer across the baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow crisp edges.
- Roast the chicken and potatoes for 35-40 minutes at 400°F, monitoring until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes turn golden brown.
- Switch the oven to broil for 2-3 minutes if you want extra-crispy chicken skin, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow everything to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help juices redistribute.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer enhances flavor depth, so consider prepping it in the morning for dinner.
- Patting chicken dry before marinating helps create a crispier skin and better seasoning adherence.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness, ensuring it reaches 165°F without overcooking.
- For gluten-free and low-carb diets, swap regular potatoes with cauliflower or sweet potato chunks that roast similarly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-43 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 448 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg