Description
Mediterranean chicken thighs promise a flavor-packed journey through sun-drenched landscapes with crispy roasted baby potatoes. Herb-infused and golden, this dish brings rustic comfort straight from kitchen to plate, inviting diners to savor each perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Starches:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes, halved
Herbs, Spices, and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) black pepper
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) pitted Kalamata olives
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 425F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to simplify post-cooking cleanup.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together olive oil, zesty lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, minced garlic, aromatic herbs, and spices in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Introduce chicken thighs and baby potatoes into the marinade, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the herb-infused mixture.
- Arrange the marinated chicken and potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, positioning chicken pieces with skin facing upward and maintaining a single, even layer for optimal roasting.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 35-45 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F and potatoes develop a golden, crispy exterior.
- During the final 10 minutes of roasting, scatter olives across the sheet for additional Mediterranean flavor and textural complexity.
- Once removed from the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish and serve with complementary lemon wedges to enhance the bright, citrusy notes.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning intensity by using fresh herbs instead of dried for a brighter, more vibrant flavor profile.
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry before marinating to ensure crispy, golden-brown skin during roasting.
- Cut baby potatoes into similar sizes to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Swap chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner protein option, reducing cooking time by 10-15 minutes to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg