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Easy Spanish-Style Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes (Healthy, One-Pot Meal)

Easy Spanish-Style Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Name: Easy Spanish-Style Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes (Healthy, One-Pot Meal)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs 700g bone-in chicken thighs; 1 red bell pepper (diced); 2 red onions (cut into wedges); 2 large potatoes (cut into 1 inch (2.5cm) pieces); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 lemon (juiced); 1 tablespoon of dried oregano; ½ teaspoon of white pepper; ½ teaspoon of garlic powder; 1 teaspoon of sweet Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce); 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil; Salt (to taste)

(Healthy, One-Pot Meal)

Written By: Byron | October 7, 2023

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A large dish of cooked chicken thighs and roasted potatoes.

Spanish-style baked chicken thighs with potatoes is the perfect recipe for when you need to feed the tribe a healthy and nutritious meal with little effort. Succulent juicy chicken thighs are cooked together in a casserole dish with some potatoes, onion, and pepper and drizzled with plenty of tasty homemade marinade that you can whip up in seconds.

Simply dice the veg, add them to a large casserole dish (or any oven-safe dish) along with the chicken thighs, then drizzle over the marinade and bake for an hour. The result is a healthy and flavorsome meal that’s loaded with protein and high in fiber.

This chicken recipe serves 4 with no side dish required, although it can easily be scaled up or down to suit. For a vegan version, go to the poor man’s potatoes recipe.

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Serving:

Main for 4

Ready in:

~1 hour

Skill level:

Easy

Serve with:

Alone or bread

Chicken thighs sit beside some potatoes, red pepper, and spices.

How to Make This Chicken Thighs With Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

(serves 4)

1.5 lbs (700g) bone-in chicken thighs
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 red onions, cut into wedges
2 large potatoes, cut into 1 inch (2.5cm) pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon of dried oregano
½ teaspoon of white pepper
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of sweet Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce)
3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Salt (to taste)

Equipment needed

12 inch skillet or oven-safe dish
Kitchen knife and cutting board
Small mixing bowl
Oven

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
In a small bowl combine the minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, and juice from one lemon. Stir well to combine.
Dice potatoes, onions, and bell pepper and add to a large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish along with the chicken thighs.
Drizzle the herb mixture over the chicken and veg, then toss to coat everything evenly and season with salt to taste.
Bake in the oven for 60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and starting to crisp up slightly.

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Best Chicken Thighs to Use

We opted for skinless bone-in chicken thighs today as they are healthier than skin-on chicken thighs and we wanted this to be a healthy, easy, tasty meal all in one.

Here’s a comparison of a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of each:

Skinless Chicken Thighs:

Calories: Approximately 130-160 calories
Protein: Approximately 23-26 grams
Total Fat: Approximately 4-9 grams
Saturated Fat: Approximately 1-2.5 grams
Cholesterol: Approximately 85-90 milligrams
Sodium: Approximately 50-75 milligrams
Iron: Approximately 1-2% of the Daily Value (DV)

Skin-On Chicken Thighs:

Calories: Approximately 170-220 calories
Protein: Approximately 20-25 grams
Total Fat: Approximately 9-15 grams
Saturated Fat: Approximately 2-4.5 grams
Cholesterol: Approximately 90-110 milligrams
Sodium: Approximately 50-75 milligrams
Iron: Approximately 1-2% of the Daily Value (DV)

Skin-on chicken thighs generally have slightly higher calorie and fat content compared to skinless chicken thighs, primarily due to the fat found in the skin. However, both types are excellent sources of protein and provide essential nutrients like iron.

If you’re looking to reduce calorie and fat intake, choose skinless chicken thighs. Removing the skin can also help reduce saturated fat content. However, many people enjoy the flavor and texture that the skin adds to the dish, so it ultimately comes down to personal preference and dietary goals. We also enjoy recipes with chicken thighs with skin on many occasions!

Want to Use Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breast Meat?

Using boneless chicken thighs

You will need to dice and then boil the potatoes for 10 minutes before putting them in the oven with everything else because the cooking time for the chicken is shorter.

Also, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F/180°C and cook for 30 minutes or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C (you can use a Meat thermometer to check).

Using chicken breast meat

You will need to dice and then boil the potatoes for 10 minutes before putting them in the oven with everything else because the cooking time for the chicken is shorter.

For chicken breast meat, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F/180°C and cook for 30-40 minutes depending on the thickness of the breast meat.

Find out whether chicken thighs or chicken breast are healthier or tastier.

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FAQs

How long does this chicken thighs recipe take to make?

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Can boneless chicken thighs be used for this recipe?

Yes, simply reduce the cooking time to 30 minutes and adjust the oven temperature to 350°F/180°C. Don’t forget, you’ll need to boil the potatoes before putting them in the oven to cater for the reduced cooking time of the chicken.

Is this recipe healthy?

This recipe is healthy and uses no highly processed ingredients. One portion (of 4 servings) contains 462 calories. Skinless chicken thighs are lower in fat compared to skin-on chicken thighs, and there are plenty of veg in this dish, including potatoes which contain no fat.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	462
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.3g	27%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	21%
Cholesterol 140mg	47%
Sodium 627mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 37.1g	13%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	22%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 37.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 896mg	19%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day* is used for general nutrition advice.