baked chicken and potatoes

Here’s a simple and delicious Baked Chicken and Potatoes recipe that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner 🍗🥔

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Baked Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts

• 4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges or cubes

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary

• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Optional: 1 lemon, sliced

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   • 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare Chicken and Potatoes

   • In a large bowl, toss potatoes with half the olive oil, half the garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   • Rub chicken with remaining olive oil, garlic, thyme/rosemary, salt, and pepper.

3. Arrange in Baking Dish

   • Place chicken in the center of a baking dish.

   • Surround with potatoes.

   • Optional: Add lemon slices over chicken for extra flavor.

4. Bake

   • Bake 40–45 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are golden and tender.

   • Halfway through, toss potatoes for even browning.

5. Serve

   • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

   • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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Tips

• For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.

• You can add carrots, onions, or bell peppers for more veggies.

• Bone-in chicken stays juicier than boneless.

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If you want, I can also make a one-pan version with garlic butter sauce that’s extra flavorful and even easier to clean up.

Do you want me to do that?