Description

A forgiving, beginner-friendly sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin-on chicken thighs and roasted potatoes with just five simple ingredients. It offers maximum flavor with minimal effort and easy cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 pounds waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), cut into 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons high-smoke-point oil (avocado or regular olive oil)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table salt)
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large half-sheet pan (18×13 inches) with parchment paper.
Wash potatoes and cut into uniform 1-inch chunks. Toss in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Rub with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and remaining salt and pepper. Rub spices into the skin.
Spread potatoes in an even layer on the sheet pan. Place chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the potatoes, ensuring they are not crowded.
Bake for 25 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through cooking. Bake for another 5-10 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Potatoes should be fork-tender.
Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Patting the chicken skin dry is crucial for crispiness. Do not crowd the pan, as this causes steaming instead of crisping. Use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic to prevent burning. If using chicken breasts, pound them thin and reduce baking time by 5-10 minutes. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 600
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 3
Protein: 35

Keywords: sheet pan chicken, crispy chicken, beginner recipe, easy dinner, one pan meal, chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, gluten-free, dairy-free