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 - Optional
- 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 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
- Add the cherry tomatoes and drizzle everything with a generous glug of olive oil.Cherry tomatoes
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, 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