Baked Italian Chicken with Potatoes
You're sure to enjoy this simple and tasty baked Italian chicken with potatoes. It's the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will crave again.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Baking Dish Large
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds chicken parts bone-in, legs and thighs or cut up a whole chicken
- 6 potatoes medium, in 1-inch pieces
- 1 Cup onion diced
- ¾ Cup olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ Cup parsley freshly minced
- ½ Cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 2 Teaspoons rosemary freshly chopped
- 2 Teaspoons oregano freshly chopped
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking dish or roasting pan with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, olive oil, parsley, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, rosemary, oregano, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Add the chicken to the seasoning mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Layer the seasoned chicken pieces in the prepared baking dish.
- Add the diced red pepper on top of the chicken.
- Toss the potatoes in the remaining seasoning mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Arrange the potatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are tender.
- For extra crispiness, broil the dish on high for 2 or 3 minutes at the end of the baking time, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if liked.
Notes
Evenly chopped potatoes: Cut the potatoes into uniform 1-inch pieces to ensure they cook evenly. Smaller pieces will crisp up more, while larger pieces will stay softer inside.
Put the chicken on top: Place the chicken pieces beside or on top of the potatoes so the chicken juices drip down and flavor the potatoes as they bake
Flavoring the potatoes: Ensure the potatoes are well coated in olive oil and seasonings before placing them in the baking dish. This will help them roast evenly and develop a golden, crispy exterior.
Perfectly seasoned: Season both the chicken and potatoes well with herbs, garlic, and salt to infuse the dish with bold flavors.
Olive oil is important: Don’t skimp on the olive oil, as it helps the potatoes roast beautifully and keeps the chicken moist.
High heat cooking: Bake at 400°F to ensure the chicken skin crisps up and the potatoes become golden and tender. For extra crispness, broil the dish on high for the last few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Check for doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption. Pierce the potatoes with a fork to check if they’re fully cooked and fork tender.
Put the chicken on top: Place the chicken pieces beside or on top of the potatoes so the chicken juices drip down and flavor the potatoes as they bake
Flavoring the potatoes: Ensure the potatoes are well coated in olive oil and seasonings before placing them in the baking dish. This will help them roast evenly and develop a golden, crispy exterior.
Perfectly seasoned: Season both the chicken and potatoes well with herbs, garlic, and salt to infuse the dish with bold flavors.
Olive oil is important: Don’t skimp on the olive oil, as it helps the potatoes roast beautifully and keeps the chicken moist.
High heat cooking: Bake at 400°F to ensure the chicken skin crisps up and the potatoes become golden and tender. For extra crispness, broil the dish on high for the last few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Check for doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption. Pierce the potatoes with a fork to check if they’re fully cooked and fork tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 791kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1423mg | Potassium: 1329mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1342IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 4mg
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