Crispy Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs & Baby Potatoes

Here’s a crispy roasted chicken thigh with herbed baby potatoes recipe—matching your photo perfectly 🍗🥔

Crispy Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs & Baby Potatoes

🧾 Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika (smoked if possible)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • Optional: chili flakes

Potatoes

  • 1 kg baby potatoes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme/rosemary)
  • Optional: grated Parmesan for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven
    • Heat to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Season chicken
    • Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, herbs, and lemon juice.
    • Rub well over chicken, especially under the skin.
  3. Prepare potatoes
    • Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
  4. Roast
    • Place chicken skin-side up in a baking dish.
    • Arrange potatoes around it.
    • Roast uncovered for 45–55 minutes until skin is deeply golden and crispy.
  5. Finish
    • Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp skin.
    • Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving.

✅ Tips for Best Results

  • Dry chicken skin well before seasoning → extra crispiness
  • Spoon pan juices over potatoes before serving
  • Sprinkle a little Parmesan on hot potatoes like in the photo 🧀

🍽 Serving Ideas

  • Add a green salad or steamed broccoli
  • Serve with garlic yogurt or mustard sauce

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