Oven Baked Chicken and Potatoes | Easy Lunch or Dinner Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: cooking oil

Margarine can be used for a lower-fat option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lower-calorie option.

chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are typically less expensive than thighs.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Rinse the chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels.

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the marinade.

Wash and cut the potatoes into wedges, then add them to the bowl with the chicken.

Toss the potatoes with the remaining marinade until well coated.

Place the chicken and potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Cut the onion into wedges and scatter it around the chicken and potatoes.

Sprinkle paprika over the chicken and vegetables for added flavor.

Add lemon slices on top of the chicken for extra zest.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.

Stir in chopped carrots halfway through cooking for added color and nutrition.

Check the chicken's internal temperature, it should reach 165°F (75°C).

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.

Cooking Techniques

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