Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Herb-Infused Yukon Gold Potatoes

Ingredients

- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.

2. Seasoning the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Gently loosen the skin from each chicken thigh without removing it completely. Rub the butter-garlic mixture under and over the skin, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
- Sprinkle the remaining salt and pepper over the thighs for additional seasoning.

3. Preparing the Potatoes:
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the Yukon Gold potato cubes with the neutral oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. Baking:
- Place a wire rack over the baking sheet with potatoes. Arrange the chicken thighs on the rack, skin side up, allowing juices to drip onto the potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken skin is crisp and golden, and the potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized. Internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).

5. Serving:
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the chicken thighs rest for about 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Transfer the chicken and potatoes to a serving platter. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
- PT15M
- 15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
- PT45M
- 45 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time:
- PT60M
- 60 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Chicken thighs
- Oven-baked chicken
- Crispy skin chicken
- Herb-infused potatoes
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Easy dinner recipe
- Garlic butter chicken
- Savory dinner
- Family meal
- Homemade dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,550

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