Baked chicken with potatoes is a classic dish, loved for its simplicity and the comforting taste that feels like home. This recipe combines simple and genuine ingredients to create an irresistible harmony of flavors, perfect for a family lunch or a convivial dinner. The chicken drumsticks, tender and juicy, are enhanced by a mix of aromatic herbs such as rosemary, oregano, and sage, which give the dish an irresistible aroma.
The potatoes, cut into pieces and cooked with the chicken, become soft and flavorful, soaked in the meat’s cooking juices. The addition of diced tomatoes and sliced onions creates a tasty and slightly moist base, perfect for accompanying the chicken and potatoes. A generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil completes the dish, giving it a golden texture and rich flavor.
Simple yet full of flavor, this recipe requires few ingredients, often already present in the pantry, and is perfectly suited for occasions where you want to bring something warm and comforting to the table. With a pinch of salt and pepper to balance the flavors, baked chicken with potatoes becomes a celebration of home cooking, where every bite tells stories of tradition and conviviality. Below are more chicken recipes.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Baked Chicken with Potatoes Recipe
- 2.2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 18 oz potatoes
- 7 oz tomatoes (diced)
- 1 onion
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- to taste dried oregano
- to taste sage
Tools for the Baked Chicken with Potatoes Recipe
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking Pan
Steps
To prepare baked chicken with potatoes, grandma’s recipe, start by peeling the potatoes.
Cut the potatoes into cubes and
transfer them to a bowl of water for 10 minutes, then drain and dry them with a cloth.
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and add the diced tomatoes.
Season with salt,
pepper,
add the onions cut into half-moons,
the dried oregano,
a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and
mix everything.
Place the chicken drumsticks in a large baking pan,
and pour in the potatoes.
Add the rosemary sprigs,
the sage leaves, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and bake in a preheated static oven at 392°F (200°C) for 40-45 minutes.
Remove the baked chicken with potatoes from the oven, let it cool slightly, and it’s ready to be served.
Baked chicken with potatoes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, covered with food wrap.
Baked chicken with potatoes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, covered with food wrap.
