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Crispy Baked Honey Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring crispy skin chicken thighs and tender roasted baby potatoes glazed with a sweet and tangy honey lemon sauce. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Optional: splash of soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme or rosemary, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  4. Toss the halved baby potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the chicken to the bowl with the glaze and toss well to coat each piece thoroughly.
  6. Transfer the chicken and potatoes to a rimmed baking sheet, spreading them out to allow air circulation.
  7. Arrange chicken skin-side up and nestle potatoes around the chicken pieces.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and have golden, crispy skin.
  9. If the skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any pan juices over the top for extra flavor.

Notes

Patting the chicken skin dry before applying the glaze is essential for crispiness. Roasting at high heat (425°F) ensures crispy skin and caramelized potatoes. If potatoes brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through roasting. Let chicken rest before serving to keep it juicy. Leftovers reheat best in the oven to maintain crispness.

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