Quick-Prep, One-Pan Tantalizing Chicken And Potatoes; Weekend Delight

The weekend is finally here, and after a long, hectic week, everyone craves healthy, nutritious food.

However, if you’re someone who doesn’t usually step into the kitchen but still wants to enjoy a delicious meal, you can try this chicken and potato recipe.

It’s easy to prepare, all you do is  combine all the ingredients, put them in the oven for 45 minutes, and your one-pan chicken and potatoes will be ready.

Ingredients

Chicken: Use a mixture of bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks which make the dish really flavorful and juicy. You can use chicken breast, but the oven time should be reduced and you may need to cut the potatoes smaller to cook quicker.

Potatoes: You can use any types of potatoes with this dish. I love throwing in baby potatoes and cutting them in half or quarter to cook evenly.

Sauce: The sauce is made up of olive oil, lemon juice, 7 Spice, paprika, salt and pepper. Whisk them well together until emulsified. You can switch out the spices if you’d like.

How to make one-pan tantalizing chicken and potatoes

Place the chicken in a baking dish large enough for it and the potatoes. Drizzle the sauce on top.

Add the cut potatoes to the baking dish.

Mix everything together with your hands until it’s all well coated with the sauce. Then, bake until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

Method

Pat the potatoes and chicken dry before adding them to the dish. Removing excess moisture will help everything crisp up, rather than steam, when it roasts.

Use skin on chicken thighs. The skin will not only crisp up, but it will also protect the meat from drying out. My kids are huge fans!

Use your hands to coat the chicken and potatoes in the sauce. This will ensure that everything is well coated and covered with flavor. The oil in the sauce will also help to get those crispy edges.

Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Resting meats before serving allows the juices to redistribute and each bite will be more tender, flavourful and juicy.

(Recipe credit: feelgoodfoodie.net)