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Middle Eastern Roasted Chicken & Potatoes
This one-pan Middle Eastern Baked Chicken and Potatoes is packed with warm spices, tender chicken, and perfectly roasted potatoes—perfect for a cozy dinner. Enjoy this delicious comforting dish with warm pita bread or rice!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 480 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 8-10 chicken pieces skin on (drumsticks + thighs)
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes
- ¼ cup oil of choice
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon EACH cumin chili powder or smoked paprika, coriander powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt (or to taste)
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425F. Wash chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Peel and cut potatoes into quarters, wedges, or slices.
- Add the oil, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lemon, tomato paste, garlic, and seasoning to a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken to the mixing bowl and mix well. Be sure to rub the mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Arrange potatoes and seasoned chicken pieces in a medium 15’’ roasting pan. Rinse the mixing bowl with a few tablespoons of water and pour onto the potatoes. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour then remove the foil and broil for 3-5 minutes or until the skin is charred and crispy
- Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and cilantro before serving. Serve with a side of rice, salad, or mashed potatoes.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
853mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
509IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 853mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 509IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.