chicken breast and potatoes recipes
This simple yet delicious recipe features tender, herb-marinated chicken breast paired with golden, roasted potatoes. It's an easy dish to prepare and perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 aluminum foil optional
- 1 meat thermometer optional
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 6 oz each.
- 4 medium-sized potatoes About 8 oz each.
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- fresh parsley For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, and half of the dried herbs (oregano and thyme). Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- In the same mixing bowl, add the chicken breasts and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle the remaining herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Rub the mixture into the chicken breasts to coat them well.
- Place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet alongside the potatoes, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender, stirring the potatoes halfway through cooking.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the roasting tray, such as carrots or bell peppers, for more variety.
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the herb mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
Ensure even cooking by cutting the potatoes into uniform sizes.