Italian Garlic Chicken And Potatoes Recipe

This simple yet flavorful Italian Garlic Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a weeknight dinner winner! Juicy chicken thighs (or breasts/legs) are roasted alongside perfectly tender potatoes, all infused with a fragrant blend of garlic, herbs, and olive oil. A complete meal in one pan, easily customizable with your favorite vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or peppers for easy cleanup! Ready in under an hour.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 683.3 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 4.6 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Garlic Chicken And Potatoes

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How to Make Italian Garlic Chicken And Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F.
  2. Line a large roasting pan with foil.
  3. Remove excess skin from chicken thighs, leaving a small layer on top. (Use 4-6 chicken thighs, about 2lbs total)
  4. Rinse chicken thighs and place in a large bowl.
  5. Let chicken sit for 1 minute, then drain any excess water.
  6. Repeat draining once more.
  7. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken.
  8. Add 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1-2 small red chili peppers (finely chopped, optional), 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  9. Using clean hands, toss chicken to thoroughly coat in the oil and herb mixture.
  10. Wash your hands.
  11. Place chicken pieces in the roasting pan, skin-side down. Reserve the remaining oil/herb mixture.
  12. Cut 2 lbs potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
  13. Add potatoes to the bowl with the reserved oil/herb mixture.
  14. Add an additional 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.
  15. Arrange potato chunks around the chicken in the pan. Drizzle any remaining oil mixture over chicken and potatoes.
  16. Bake for 25 minutes.
  17. Remove from oven. Turn chicken pieces over and toss with potatoes.
  18. Return to oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  19. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

52g

Carbs

10g

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