Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
Description
This recipe begins with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The thighs are seared skin-side down in olive oil to develop a browned, crispy exterior. Potatoes cut into chunks are mixed with lemon slices and garlic cloves in the same oil, ensuring they take on the flavorful pan juices. The entire pan is transferred to a hot oven to finish cooking the chicken through and roast the potatoes to tenderness.
The final step incorporates fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley for a bright contrast to the rich chicken and earthiness of the potatoes. The lemon adds a mild acidity that lifts the overall flavor and aroma.
This recipe is appropriate for serving as a main course paired with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables, providing a balanced and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thigh bone-in, skin-on
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes 680g, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks, Eastern or Yukon Gold variety
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 10 cloves garlic (peeled)
- ¼ cup cilantro or parsley leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F, and season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a roasting pan set over two burners at medium high heat.
- Sear the chicken skin-side down in the roasting pan. After the chicken thighs have been searing for about 5-7 minutes, flip them over. Add the potatoes and stir them in the oil. Add the lemon slices and garlic cloves, tossing everything together so the potatoes and garlic are well-coated in olive oil.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. Remove from the oven and stir in the herbs. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 759mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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