Grilled Chicken Crispy Potatoes (Printer-friendly)
Juicy spiced grilled chicken meets golden crispy roasted potatoes for a satisfying meal
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - Juice of ½ lemon
→ Potatoes
09 - 1½ pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
12 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or thyme)
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Garnish
15 - Chopped fresh parsley
16 - Lemon wedges
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - In a bowl, toss halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, and minced garlic. Spread evenly on a baking sheet, cut side down.
03 - Roast potatoes for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
04 - While potatoes roast, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
06 - Serve grilled chicken alongside crispy roasted potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chicken stays impossibly juicy while developing this gorgeous smoky char that makes people think you grilled all day
- Those potatoes cook alongside everything else and get crispy without any fuss or extra pans
02 -
- Dont skip the resting step for the chicken or you will lose all those juices you worked for
- If your potatoes are not crisp enough, run them under the broiler for just 2 minutes and watch them like a hawk
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before marinating so the seasoning actually sticks
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge