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One Pan Chicken and Potatoes with crispy skin, served with golden baby potatoes, and garnished with fresh parsley, all baked in a pan for a simple and hearty meal.

One Pan Chicken and Potatoes

5 from 1 vote
This easy one-pan chicken and potatoes recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner with flavorful spices and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 762
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken thighs and drumsticks about 2 ½ pounds
  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes halved
  • ¼ cup olive oil for drizzling
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 6 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 teaspoon 7 spice a Middle Eastern spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for smoky flavor
  • 2 teaspoons salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the chicken and potatoes dry using a paper towel. Arrange the chicken and potatoes in a 9 x 13 oven-safe baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, 7 Spice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the dish. Add the halved potatoes and toss everything together to evenly coat the chicken and potatoes with the sauce.
  5. Bake uncovered for 55–65 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the chicken is fully cooked. If necessary, broil for 3–5 more minutes to achieve a golden brown color.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 762kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 47gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1345mgPotassium: 1208mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 718IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. The potatoes absorb the savory sauce, while the chicken comes out juicy and flavorful.

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