LEMONY ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES

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This one-dish meal tastes like it needs hours of hands-on time to put together, but it's just minutes to prep the simple ingredients. The meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. So easy. -Sherri Melotik Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 5 medium), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium lemon, halved and sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon paprika
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes, onion and sliced lemon in a large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt, rosemary and pepper. Spread evenly in a greased roasting pan. Roast on an upper oven rack 20 minutes., Meanwhile, toss chicken with paprika and the remaining salt, rosemary and pepper. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches., Place chicken over potato mixture. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170° and potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken from pan. Immediately add spinach to vegetables, stirring to wilt slightly. Serve with chicken and, if desired, lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

Kristy Gray
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Kabir Rana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.


Anil Sita
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the potatoes were the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Js dinesh Dhanwani
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.


Obert Chakaz
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Dm Sojib
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the potatoes were the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Denise Lungwe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.


Aflatun22 chy
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe was amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Alamin Raju
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the potatoes were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Rafa hossin
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the potatoes were so good. I will definitely be making this again.


Leonardo Allen
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.