🍗 Chicken Thighs & Potatoes Delight Recipe — Juicy, Flavorful, and Easy One-Pan Dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4–6
Calories: ~420 kcal per serving
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Chicken Thighs & Potatoes Delight Recipe
This Chicken Thighs & Potatoes Delight is a family-favorite one-pan dinner that’s juicy, crispy, and bursting with flavor. Featuring oven-roasted chicken thighs with golden potatoes, garlic, and herbs, it’s an easy weeknight meal that’s budget-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with protein.
Whether baked, roasted, or air-fried, this dish gives you crispy skin, tender meat, and perfectly seasoned potatoes — all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
🛒 Ingredients for Chicken Thighs & Potatoes Delight
Main Ingredients:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2½ lbs)
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1½ teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried thyme, oregano, rosemary mix)
- 3–4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for brightness)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🥣 Instructions — How to Make Chicken Thighs & Potatoes Delight
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 1½ tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
Step 2: Season the Chicken Thighs
- In another bowl, mix remaining olive oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian herbs.
- Rub the seasoning mix generously over each chicken thigh, coating evenly on all sides.
Step 3: Assemble and Roast
- Arrange chicken thighs on a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Scatter seasoned potatoes around the chicken.
- Sprinkle minced garlic on top and drizzle with any leftover oil mixture.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection
- Roast for 40–45 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway through, until the chicken skin is golden and crispy.
- Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve Chicken Thighs & Potatoes Delight with:
- Steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or asparagus
- A side of coleslaw, caesar salad, or garlic bread
- Gravy, pan sauce, or aioli dip for extra flavor
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, or in the air fryer for 5–6 minutes for crispy skin.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months — thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
💪 Health Benefits of Chicken Thighs & Potatoes
- High in protein for muscle repair and energy
- Rich in potassium and vitamin C from potatoes
- Iron and B vitamins from dark meat chicken
- Heart-healthy fats from olive oil
- Gluten-free and family-friendly recipe