Roasted Chicken, New Potatoes, and Asparagus Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken, New Potatoes, and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, halved, or boiling potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 10 cloves garlic; 3 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil; Salt; 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Fresh-ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter, cut into 4 pieces; 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off and discarded, spears cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from about 1/2 lemon)

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oven to 425.
2
In a large roasting pan, toss the potatoes and garlic with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3
Put the pan in the upper third of the oven and cook, stirring once, for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, coat the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil; arrange the pieces, skin-side up, in a smaller roasting pan.
5
Sprinkle the chicken with the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6
Top each piece of chicken with a piece of the butter.
7
Stir the potatoes.
8
Put the chicken in the oven with the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
9
Add the asparagus, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the potatoes.
10
Stir and continue cooking until the chicken, potatoes, and asparagus are done, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
11
Remove both pans from the oven.
12
Toss the potatoes and asparagus with the lemon zest.
13
Serve with the chicken breasts.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, halved, or boiling potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 10 cloves garlic, 3 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil, Salt, and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken, New Potatoes, and Asparagus 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.

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Roasted Chicken, New Potatoes, and Asparagus

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