Roasted Chicken With Herbed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken With Herbed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 4 -8 sprigs fresh rosemary, lightly crushed; 1 -2 pinch brown sugar, to taste; 2 lemons; 8 -12 chicken drumsticks or 8 -12 chicken thighs, with bones and skin; 4 heads garlic; 2 lbs new potatoes, cut into halves (waxy skinned, the mini size ones); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
4 -8 sprigs fresh rosemary, lightly crushed
1 -2 pinch brown sugar, to taste
2 lemons
8 -12 chicken drumsticks or 8 -12 chicken thighs, with bones and skin
4 heads garlic
2 lbs new potatoes, cut into halves (waxy skinned, the mini size ones)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Whisk together oil, mustard, vinegar, and herbs.
2
Season to taste with a bit of salt & pepper and a large pinch or two of brown sugar.
3
Cut lemon in half, zest that half and reserve; juice the same lemon half and add juice to marinade.
4
Place chicken in a non-metal dish and pour marinade on top to coat.
5
Cut the other whole lemon into halves and add three lemon halves to the chicken, marinate for several hours in the fridge, or overnight.
6
Preheat oven to 200u00b0C (400u00b0F).
7
Cut a thin slice of of the top of each garlic head, exposing the cloves.
8
Drain marinade into a large roasting pan (big enough to also hold chicken later on) and add potatoes and garlic heads, tossing to coat then making sure the garlic heads are sitting upright again- roast for 20-30 minutes.
9
Set chicken chicken on top, scraping in any remaining bits of rosemary, lemons, etc.
10
Using tongs, toss to mix with veggies, then make sure chicken is skin side up (and garlic heads are upright again).
11
Season well with salt & pepper (be generous), to taste.
12
Roast for another 45-60 minutes or until potatoes are cooked and chicken is golden and crisp, fully cooked through, and juices ruin clear, garlic is mushy.
13
Combine the reserved lemon zest and parsley and sprinkle over the chicken.
14
Serve immediately, telling guests to squeeze out the garlic and then spread with a knife onto the chicken pieces and potatoes as desired.

2233

kcal

Calories

Fat

354

Carbs

104

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken With Herbed Potatoes 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 With Herbed Potatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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