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.

Ab Khwn
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Overall, this recipe was a bit too much for my taste. It was too bland, too salty, too dry, too time-consuming, too expensive, too difficult, too complicated, too unhealthy, too spicy, and too sweet. I will definitely not be making this again.


Elizabeth Ragsdale
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. The chicken was glazed with a lot of honey, and the potatoes were roasted with a lot of brown sugar. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less honey and brown sugar next time.


Nurrokiah Zaid
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. The chicken was seasoned with a lot of chili powder, and the potatoes were roasted with a lot of cayenne pepper. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder and cayenne pepper


Shahbaz Ali
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This recipe was a bit too unhealthy for my taste. The chicken was roasted in a lot of butter, and the potatoes were fried. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use healthier cooking methods next time.


Michael Agyemang
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I had a hard time finding all of the ingredients, and I had to make a few substitutions. The chicken was still tender and juicy, and the potatoes were still crispy. I will definitely be making this


Rana Farman
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This recipe was a bit too difficult for my taste. I had a hard time following the instructions, and I ended up making a few mistakes. The chicken was still tender and juicy, and the potatoes were still crispy. I will definitely be making this again,


Kimberly Anderson
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This recipe was a bit too expensive for my taste. The ingredients were all very expensive, and I ended up spending over $20 on this dish. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less expensive ingredients.


Paul Foster
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my taste. It took me over two hours to make, and I was only able to cook one chicken. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use a larger roasting pan so that I can cook two chickens at once.


LESBOW White
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This recipe was a bit too dry for my taste. I added some extra broth to the pan, and it was much better. The chicken was still tender and juicy, and the potatoes were still crispy. I will definitely be making this again, but with some extra broth.


Md Editz
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I used half the amount of salt that the recipe called for, and it was still too salty. The chicken was still tender and juicy, and the potatoes were still crispy. I will definitely be making this again, b


SN Swadhin
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra lemon juice and salt and pepper, and it was much better. The chicken was still tender and juicy, and the potatoes were still crispy. I will definitely be making this again, but with a f


Gita Bhattarai
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the potatoes were perfectly roasted. The lemon flavor was subtle but really made the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Aizaz Jv
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the potatoes and the chicken was so tender and juicy. The lemon flavor was the perfect touch, and the whole dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this


Anowar Ssaa
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and potatoes. The lemon flavor was perfect, and the whole dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Tim Tim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious. The potatoes were crispy and the lemon flavor was really nice. I will definitely be making this again.


Amo - Nyarkoh Prince
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the potatoes are perfectly roasted. The lemon flavor is the perfect touch, and the whole dish is so easy to make. I highly recommend this


Dina Kgabo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the potatoes were crispy and browned. The lemon flavor was perfect, and the whole dish was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making thi


Duke Beaudoin
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I'm not usually a fan of roasted chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the potatoes were perfectly roasted. The lemon flavor was subtle but really made the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Joeboy Joe
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so flavorful and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I loved the lemon flavor that came through in every bite. This is definitely a dish that


Loren Webster
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken came out so tender and juicy, and the potatoes were perfectly roasted. The lemon flavor was the perfect touch, and the whole dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.