A complete, flavorful one-pan meal with juicy chicken and golden potatoes
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken & Potatoes:
· 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2–2.5 lbs / 900g–1.1kg)
· 1.5 lbs (700g) baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
· 3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
· 1 lemon, sliced (optional, for serving)
· Fresh parsley or rosemary, chopped (for garnish)
Dry Rub Seasoning:
· 1½ tsp salt
· 1 tsp smoked paprika
· 1 tsp garlic powder
· 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian herbs
· ½ tsp black pepper
· ½ tsp onion powder
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep oven & ingredients
· Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
· Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels — this is key for crispy skin.
· Halve or quarter potatoes so they’re roughly equal in size.
- Season everything
· In a small bowl, mix all dry rub seasonings.
· In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 1½ tbsp oil and half of the seasoning mix.
· Rub chicken thighs with remaining oil, then coat with the rest of the seasoning mix, including under the skin if possible.
- Arrange on baking sheet
· Spread potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan.
· Place chicken thighs on top, skin side up, spaced apart so they crisp evenly.
- Bake
· Bake for 40–50 minutes, until chicken skin is crispy and golden, and potatoes are tender.
· For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2–3 minutes (watch closely!).
· Chicken is done when a thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
- Rest & serve
· Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
· Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.
💡 Pro Tips & Variations
· For maximum crispiness: Start chicken skin-side down in a hot oven-safe skillet on the stovetop for 5–7 minutes, then transfer skillet to oven (add potatoes around it).
· Add veggies: During the last 20 minutes, add broccoli florets, bell peppers, or onion wedges.
· Make it creamy: During the last 10 minutes, add a splash of heavy cream or dollops of pesto over the potatoes.
· Bonus flavor: Add a few whole garlic cloves (unpeeled) and rosemary sprigs to the pan before baking.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
· Serve with a simple green salad or steamed green beans.
· Drizzle with garlic aioli or a squeeze of fresh lemon.
· Great with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping.
📦 Storage & Reheating
· Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
· Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes to keep the skin crisp (microwave will soften the skin).
Enjoy your effortless, crispy, and comforting meal!