Description
A warm, simple recipe for roast chicken and potatoes that brings the family together, perfect for weeknight dinners and small celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken (preferably breasts)
- 800 g potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces with garlic, onion, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until lightly coated and let sit for a few minutes.
- Peel and cut the potatoes into wedges and mix them with the same seasoning.
- In a baking dish, arrange the chicken and potatoes with space between them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-50 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Check the chicken for an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) or until juices run clear. Optionally, broil for a few minutes for extra color.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving and enjoy family-style.
Notes
This dish works well with various substitutions. You may use chicken thighs instead of breasts, or different root vegetables alongside the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg