How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for One-Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini & Tomatoes?

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Canola oil, 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, Salt, plus more to taste, Freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste, and more.

Is One-Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini & Tomatoes suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, One-Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini & Tomatoes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

One-Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Potatoes

Name: One-Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini & Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil; 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; Salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 3-4 small Yukon gold potatoes (about 3/4 pound total); 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons, about 1-inch thick; 1 large handful cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced, plus an extra pinch for garnish; Juice of 1 lemon (optional)

One-Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini & Tomatoes

Eats Now Editorial Team · 345 kcal · Baking & Desserts

1
Preheat your oven to 400u00b0F. Set a large skillet over high heat, and add just enough canola oil to cover the skillet. As the oil is getting hot, season the chicken front and back with salt and freshly ground black pepper. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken skin-side down. Your skillet should be large enough to hold all the chicken in a single even layer.
2
Sear the chicken over high heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the skin is a deep golden brown. To check how the chicken is cooking, I like to use a metal fish spatula. It allows you to scrape under the chicken and unstick it from the skillet without tearing the delicious chicken skin.
3
While the chicken is cooking, cut your potatoes into bite-size pieces. When the chicken skin is a deep golden brown, flip the chicken and cook it for 5 minutes on the flesh side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Add the potatoes and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. You're aiming to get the potatoes lightly golden brown on all sides.
4
When the potatoes are lightly golden brown on all sides, add the zucchini. Stirring occasionally, cook the zucchini for about 5 minutes, until the zucchini is beginning to caramelize. The metal fish spatula is good for gently flipping the potatoes and zucchini, stirring them gently so that they don't get smashed.
5
When the zucchini is beginning to caramelize, add the tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. Reserve a little oregano to garnish the final dish. Stir the veggies gently, and season them with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the chicken back to the skillet so that it's resting atop the veggies, skin-side up. Place the skillet in the oven and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165u00b0F.
6
When the chicken is fully cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with the remaining oregano. If you're feeling relaxed, serve the chicken straight out of the skillet and enjoy. If you're feeling like you wanna flex your chef muscles, transfer the chicken and veggies to a large platter. Add the juice of one lemon to the empty skillet, scraping the bottom to release any caramelized bits. Drizzle the contents of the skillet over the chicken and veggies. Enjoy!

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

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Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

One-Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini & Tomatoes

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