Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring garlic roasted chicken thighs and tender baby potatoes, seasoned with rosemary and olive oil. Perfect for a comforting family dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 5 to 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on (2 lbs. total)
Vegetables
- 15-20 baby potatoes, halved
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
- 1/2 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for roasting.
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large roasting pan or casserole dish, combine the chicken thighs, halved baby potatoes, optional carrots, quartered onion, minced garlic, and olive oil. Season everything with salt and pepper, then toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.
- Arrange in Pan: Position the chicken pieces evenly among the potatoes and vegetables in the pan. Sprinkle the dried rosemary on top of the chicken and vegetables for aromatic flavor.
- Roast: Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour and 25 minutes. The chicken skin should become crispy and golden brown, while the potatoes become soft when pierced with a fork.
- Broil for Crispiness (Optional): For extra crispy and browned chicken skin, switch your oven to broil on high and broil the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning since broilers operate at very high heat.
Notes
- Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs adds flavor and keeps the meat moist during roasting.
- Halving the baby potatoes helps them cook evenly and absorb the garlic and rosemary flavors.
- Adding carrots is optional but adds color and sweetness to the dish.
- If skin crispiness is a priority, do not skip the broiling step but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings according to your taste preferences.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings, just use a bigger roasting pan and ensure even spacing for proper roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
