Description
Make dinner a breeze with this One Pan Chicken and Potatoes recipe that the whole family will adore! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish features succulent chicken paired with crispy roasted potatoes, all coated in a zesty lemon garlic sauce. With just one pan to clean up, you can enjoy more time with your loved ones while savoring a meal bursting with flavor. Customize it with your favorite vegetables to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken (thighs and drumsticks)
- 22 oz potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic (large)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, tomato paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, oregano, black pepper, and paprika to create a smooth sauce.
- Chop potatoes into even pieces and pat both chicken and potatoes dry.
- On a sheet pan, arrange chicken and potatoes; pour the sauce over and coat well.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF (75ยฐC) and potatoes are tender. Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for about 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to mix in seasonal vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.