Pioneer Chicken Recipe

Name: Pioneer Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces (when you cut the wings be sure to include a little breast meat with them); 2 potatoes, white russet, peeled; 2 potatoes, sweet, peeled; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh chopped; 2 garlic cloves, smashed, to flavor oil; kosher salt; cracked pepper; 1 lemon, sliced thin; olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325*.
2
Wash and dry chicken pieces.
3
Slice each potato into 4 long slices.
4
Saute the garlic in olive oil. Remove garlic and discard.
5
Brown chicken pieces well in olive oil but don't cook through. Remove to a dish and season with salt and pepper.
6
In a baking dish, alternate a piece of chicken, a slice of sweet potato, a slice of white potato and a few rings of onion. I usually stand them on edge so they are not flat in the pan.
7
Decorate the top of the chicken with the lemon slices and rosemary.
8
Cover with foil, tightly. Place baking pan on a sheet pan (it may boil over - I sometimes use a turkey baster to draw off the juices - save them and boil them down to make a nice sauce for the top) and bake for two hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Uncover and bake until it browns a little, 20 minutes or so. Save a wing for me!

1102

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces (when you cut the wings be sure to include a little breast meat with them), 2 potatoes, white russet, peeled, 2 potatoes, sweet, peeled, 1 large onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Pioneer Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pioneer Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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