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One Pan Chicken And Potatoes

One Pan Chicken and Potatoes for Effortless Weeknight Magic

One Pan Chicken And Potatoes is a quick and easy dinner that combines juicy chicken and crispy potatoes in one pan, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks Use boneless thighs for quicker cooking
For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 pounds Potatoes Yukon Gold or Red potatoes work best
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh is ideal
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh lemon preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Crushed tomatoes can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to fit dietary needs
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Substitute fresh if available
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika adds a twist
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley For garnish, can use chives

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Small bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease the baking sheet with olive oil.
    One Pan Chicken And Potatoes
  2. Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, tomato paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, oregano, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.
    One Pan Chicken And Potatoes
  3. Pat the chicken and potatoes dry, then arrange them on the baking sheet in a single layer.
    One Pan Chicken And Potatoes
  4. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
    One Pan Chicken And Potatoes
  5. Bake for about 40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and potatoes are tender and golden brown.
    One Pan Chicken And Potatoes
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.
    One Pan Chicken And Potatoes

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for 2 hours or overnight for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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