Rustic Chicken Potato Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken thighs paired with golden potatoes and rustic herbs, perfect for comforting family dinners.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
03 - 2 medium carrots, sliced into thick rounds
04 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed

→ Herbs & Seasonings

06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp dried thyme
08 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1 tsp kosher salt
11 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a large roasting pan, toss potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half of the thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and rub with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
04 - Nestle chicken thighs skin-side up among the prepared vegetables in the roasting pan.
05 - Cook in the oven for 50 to 55 minutes, until chicken skin is golden and crisp, and vegetables are tender.
06 - Optional: broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end for extra crispness, monitoring closely.
07 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Gluten Free and easy to make
02 -
  • Substitute sweet potatoes or parsnips for a twist
  • Add a splash of white wine for extra flavor before roasting
03 -
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry to ensure crispy skin
  • Watch carefully when broiling to prevent burning
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