Rotisserie Flavored Chicken and Potato Bake
A hearty and comforting dish that combines tender chicken thighs and creamy potatoes, baked for a perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 pieces chicken thigh fillets (skin on and bone in, about 1.5lb/750g)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 ½ tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 tsp salt divided
- ¼ tsp black pepper divided
Vegetables and Potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil for pan frying
- 1 large onion (halved and sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1.5 lb potatoes (peeled and sliced into 1/8" / 0.3cm slices)
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup parmesan (grated)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350F/180C.
- In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. This will be your rub.
- Rub this mixture all over the chicken, making sure to focus on the skin side.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. Place the chicken in the pan, skin side down, and cook for 10 minutes to render the fat.
- Flip and cook the other side for 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and place it on a plate.
- Carefully pour out the excess fat from the pan but don’t wipe it clean.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the sliced onion and crushed garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in half the milk and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to mix in any brown bits.
- Place half the sliced potatoes in the pan and season with 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, and half the grated parmesan.
- Repeat with the remaining potatoes, salt, and parmesan. Then, pour over the rest of the milk.
- Use a spatula to press the potatoes into the milk and let it simmer for 10 minutes until some of the milk has evaporated.
- Place the chicken on top of the potatoes, then bake in the oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you want extra crispy skin, you can broil the chicken for the last few minutes of cooking. Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition and flavor.