Description
Garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes bring bold Mediterranean flavors to dinner tables with irresistible comfort. Crispy herbs and golden cheese create a mouthwatering one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 tsp) black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400F (200C) and setting up a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cooking surface.
- Thoroughly pat chicken pieces dry to ensure proper seasoning adherence and even browning.
- Create a robust seasoning blend combining Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a compact mixing bowl.
- Massage chicken with olive oil, then meticulously coat each piece with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transform potato halves into a flavorful side by tossing them with olive oil, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper until uniformly seasoned.
- Strategically arrange seasoned chicken on one side of the baking sheet, maintaining spacing for even heat circulation.
- Distribute potato pieces across the remaining sheet space, positioning them in a single, uncrowded layer to promote crispy edges.
- Roast the dish for 25-30 minutes, rotating potato pieces midway to guarantee consistent golden-brown crispiness.
- Verify chicken doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) using a meat thermometer.
- During the final 5 minutes, enhance the dish by sprinkling additional Parmesan cheese over chicken and potatoes.
- Activate broiler to develop a delectable golden crust with crispy texture.
- Extract from oven and embellish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and crispness.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by letting chicken marinate with seasoning for 15-30 minutes before cooking, allowing spices to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier results, which stay more tender and retain more moisture during high-temperature roasting.
- Select medium-sized potatoes with similar dimensions to ensure uniform cooking and crispy exterior without uneven texture.
- Customize seasoning blend by adding red pepper flakes for heat or dried herbs like thyme for extra aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg