Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
Chicken thighs roasted for 45 minutes on a bed of potatoes with garlic, lemon and thyme.
How to Make Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
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Heat the oven to 210°C / 410°F. Toss the potatoes with the oil, garlic, thyme and half the salt on a large tray in one layer.
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Season the chicken with the remaining salt and the pepper and set it skin-side up on the potatoes. Add the lemon.
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Roast for 45 minutes, turning the potatoes once after 25 minutes.
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Squeeze the roasted lemon over everything.
Tips for Making Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
- Spread the potatoes in one layer.
- Keep the chicken skin-side up.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 35 minutes.
- Turn the potatoes once.
Ingredient Swaps
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
Serving Suggestions
- Green beans
- Green salad
- Roasted carrots
- Garlic yoghurt
Storing & Reheating Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a hot oven.
Chicken Thighs with Potatoes FAQ: Common Questions
How long does Chicken Thighs with Potatoes take to make?
About 55 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Chicken Thighs with Potatoes?
Spread the potatoes in one layer. Keep the chicken skin-side up. If your oven runs hot, check at 35 minutes. Turn the potatoes once.
What should I serve with Chicken Thighs with Potatoes?
Green beans; Green salad; Roasted carrots; Garlic yoghurt.
How should Chicken Thighs with Potatoes be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a hot oven.
Is Chicken Thighs with Potatoes suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Chicken Thighs with Potatoes?
About 562 kcal per serving, with 54 g protein, 37 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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