Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs and drumsticks roasted alongside baby potatoes, all coated in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for a hassle-free family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 6 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 teaspoon 7 spice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken and potatoes dry with a paper towel and place them in a 9 x 13-inch oven-safe rimmed baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, pressed garlic, 7 spice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes. Use your hands to toss everything together, ensuring the chicken and potatoes are evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up on top of the potatoes in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the dish for the last 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for a burst of freshness.
- Pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Cuisines
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern