Description
Scrumptious garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes offer a comforting culinary journey through simple, flavorful ingredients. Crispy chicken and golden potatoes combine for a satisfying meal that will delight families seeking delicious home-cooked comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or chicken breasts)
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes (halved or large potatoes cut into chunks)
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsps olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Chicken Seasoning: Pat chicken thighs dry, then massage with olive oil and coat thoroughly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Arrange skin-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Potato Preparation: Toss potato halves in a mixing bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Distribute seasoned potatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Roasting Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, rotating potatoes midway to ensure even browning. Confirm chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F (74C) with crispy potato edges.
- Cheese Finish: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and potatoes. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts and turns slightly golden.
- Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp garden salad.
Notes
- Ensure Chicken Dryness: Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels to achieve crispy skin and better seasoning adherence.
- Control Potato Crispiness: Cut potatoes to uniform size for even roasting and rotate midway through cooking to guarantee golden, crisp exterior.
- Monitor Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches exactly 165F (74C) to prevent undercooking while avoiding overcooking.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add Parmesan in final cooking minutes to prevent burning and create a delicate golden crust without compromising flavor integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg