🔪 Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet or roasting pan with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Season the chicken:
In a large bowl, toss your chicken thighs with olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and lemon juice. Let them sit for 10–15 minutes to soak up those flavors. - Prep the potatoes:
In another bowl, combine the halved potatoes, garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated. - Assemble everything on one tray:
Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on the baking sheet. Scatter the potatoes and garlic all around them, nestling some underneath the chicken so they soak up the juices as they roast. - Roast:
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40–50 minutes. Halfway through, spoon some of the pan juices over the chicken and give the potatoes a quick stir for even browning. - Optional finishing touch:
In the last 5 minutes of roasting, drizzle the potatoes with melted butter for extra crispiness and flavor. - Garnish & serve:
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color, and serve hot with a wedge of lemon on the side.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
This dish is hearty enough to stand on its own, but it also pairs beautifully with:
- A crisp green salad tossed in lemon vinaigrette
- Steamed green beans or buttered corn
- Fresh crusty bread to soak up the garlicky juices
💭 Why We Love It
What makes this recipe such a keeper is how low-effort yet high-reward it is. You don’t need any fancy equipment, and the cleanup is a breeze. It’s the perfect meal when you want something home-cooked but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen.
It’s also endlessly adaptable. Add sliced onions, carrots, or bell peppers to the pan for extra veggies. Swap in sweet potatoes or use boneless chicken thighs if that’s what you’ve got on hand.
📝 Final Notes:
If you’re someone who loves the classic combo of crispy chicken and tender roasted potatoes but wants a foolproof recipe that always delivers, this is it. Whether you’re making it for Sunday dinner or a busy weeknight, it’s the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table and leaves nothing but clean plates behind.
You know it’s good when the house smells like dinner long before it hits the table — and you peek into the oven, already craving that first bite. 😍
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“The whole house smelled amazing. Garlic, crispy chicken, buttery potatoes… my neighbor literally knocked to ask what I was cooking 😂 This Garlic Roasted Chicken and Potatoes might just be my new favorite one-pan dinner!”
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