Rustic Herb Roasted Chicken with Baby Potatoes
A classic one-pan roasted chicken dinner: juicy chicken seasoned with garlic, lemon, and herbs, roasted until golden with tender baby potatoes. It’s rustic, comforting, and full of Mediterranean flavors — perfect for Sunday dinner or any cozy night in.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 55–65 minutes
Total time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients
For the chicken & marinade:
1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces or 4 bone-in chicken thighs + 4 drumsticks
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice + zest of 1 lemon
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the potatoes:
1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional finishing:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat oven: 200°C / 400°F.
Marinate chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken pieces thoroughly and let marinate at least 20 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).
Prepare potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a large roasting pan.
Assemble: Place chicken on top of the potatoes, skin side up. Pour any extra marinade over everything.
Roast: Bake 55–65 minutes, until chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temp 74°C / 165°F) and potatoes are tender. Stir potatoes halfway for even browning.
Finish: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes & Tips
Extra veggies: Add carrots, onions, or bell peppers to the roasting pan.
Make it crispier: Broil chicken for the last 3 minutes.
Meal prep: Leftovers keep well 3–4 days and taste great in wraps or grain bowls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use boneless chicken?
A: Yes, but reduce cooking time to ~35–40 minutes since boneless cooks faster.
Q: What if I don’t have baby potatoes?
A: Use Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into wedges.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~520 kcal
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 32g
Fat: 26g
Fiber: 4g