One-Pan Chicken and Potatoes - 2 Minutes Prep, Ready in an Hour!
This super-easy one-pan Chicken and Potatoes is our go-to recipe that the kids (and adults) will love! This recipe combines a few simple ingredients and a classic Spanish-style marinade (olive oil, lemon juice) with smoked paprika and ground cumin for extra flavor.
Equipment
- 1 oven baking tray (or large casserole dish)
- Wooden cutting board
- Chef knife
- Lemon Juicer
- Garlic crusher
- Cooking Tongs (for serving)
Ingredients
- 35 oz. 1kg chicken thighs (skinless, bone-in)
- 25 oz. 700g small baby potatoes (or similar), halved or cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- Cherry tomatoes optional
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh lemon juice from one lemon
- Crushed garlic cloves x3
- 1 tbsp Paprika we love La Vera smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- A few fresh sprigs of thyme optional
- Fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
Step 1 - Preheat oven and prep chicken and potatoes
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F
- Add chicken and halved baby potatoes and cherry tomatoes into a large pan.35 oz. 1kg chicken thighs (skinless, bone-in), 25 oz. 700g small baby potatoes (or similar), halved or cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- In a small bowl, add the garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, a good glug of olive oil, and season generously with some salt and freshly cracked black pepper.Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh lemon juice from one lemon, Crushed garlic cloves, 1 tbsp Paprika, 1 tsp Ground Cumin, Salt & Pepper to taste
- If using, add a few sprigs of fresh thyme, then mix all the ingredients together by hand, ensuring the sauce coats the chicken evenly.A few fresh sprigs of thyme
Step 2 - Bake
- Bake for around 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked. The internal temperature should read 74°C/165°F.
Step 3 - Serve
- Serve straight from the casserole dish and garnish with some fresh chopped parsley and a few fresh lemon wedges.Fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges for garnish