🍗 Oven Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Description

Ingredients

• 🍗 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 4–6 chicken thighs
• 🥔 800g potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 🧄 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 🧅 1 onion, sliced (optional)
• 🛢️ 4 tbsp olive oil
• 🌿 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
• 🍋 Juice of ½ lemon
• 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
• 💧 100ml water or light broth

Preparation

1. 1. 🔥 Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2. 🍗 Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, herbs, garlic, and lemon juice. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
3. 3. 🥔 In a large baking dish, toss potatoes (and onion, if using) with salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
4. 4. 🔄 Place the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the potatoes. Drizzle remaining olive oil over everything.
5. 5. 💧 Add water or broth to the bottom of the pan to keep the dish juicy while roasting.
6. 6. 🔥 Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through, and the potatoes are soft with crispy edges.
7. 7. 🥄 Turn the chicken and stir the potatoes once during baking for even color and flavor.
8. 8. 🍽️ Serve warm, straight from the pan, with a green salad or crusty bread.

Total Time

✍️ Prep time: 20 minutes

🔥 Cooking time: 50 minutes

✅ Total: ~1 hour 10 minutes

Nutritional Value

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