Easy Comfort Roast Chicken Thighs with Potatoes Recipe
This easy comfort dinner featuring crispy baked chicken thighs with tender roasted potatoes is a perfect warm and satisfying meal to enjoy before the New Year. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this one-pan dish delivers rich garlic butter flavor and golden textures, making it an ideal family-friendly dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Proteins
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Vegetables
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Other Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large baking sheet, arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up and spread the potato chunks around them in an even layer.
- Season generously: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over both the chicken and the potatoes to ensure rich flavor throughout the dish.
- Add garlic butter: Mix together the melted butter and minced garlic, then drizzle this mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes to infuse the meal with savory richness.
- Bake until golden and cooked through: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken skin is crispy, the juices run clear, and the potatoes are tender and golden brown.
- Serve hot: Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your comforting one-pan dinner warm from the tray.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- You can add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for added aroma and flavor.
- Check potatoes with a fork to ensure they are tender before removing from oven.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently.
Keywords: baked chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, comfort food, garlic butter chicken, one-pan dinner, easy chicken recipe
