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Oven-Baked Hanging Chicken Thighs With Baked Potatoes (Easy Family One-Pan Dinner Recipe!)

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šŸ— Oven-Baked Hanging Chicken Thighs With Baked Potatoes

Easy Family One-Pan Dinner Recipe

This recipe is a fun twist on classic roast chicken: the chicken thighs hang from the oven rack while potatoes bake underneath, catching every drop of flavorful juice. The result?
Crispy, perfectly roasted chicken + buttery, seasoned potatoes in one pan ā€” zero mess.

A great weeknight dinner that requires almost no effort.

ā­ Ingredients (Serves 4ā€“5)

For the Chicken Thighs

  • 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
  • Ā½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Optional: 1 tbsp honey for a light glaze

For the Baked Potatoes

  • 6ā€“8 small potatoes (or 4 large, cut in half)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tbsp melted butter
  • Fresh herbs for serving (parsley, rosemary, or chives)

šŸ”„ Instructions

1. Prep the Oven

Preheat to 200Ā°C (400Ā°F).
Place a baking tray on the lower rack ā€” this is where the potatoes will bake and catch the chicken drippings.

2. Season the Chicken

  1. Place chicken thighs in a bowl.
  2. Add:
    • olive oil
    • paprika
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • thyme
    • salt & pepper
    • lemon juice
  3. Mix well to coat completely.
  4. Optional: add honey for a beautiful golden glaze.

3. Prepare the Potatoes

  1. Toss potatoes with:
    • olive oil
    • garlic powder
    • paprika
    • salt & pepper
  2. Spread them evenly on the baking tray.

4. Hang the Chicken

This is the signature part:

  • Place the chicken thighs directly on the top oven rack, skin side up.
  • The thighs should hang over the bars securely.
  • Make sure the tray with potatoes is directly underneath to catch all the juices.

(This creates super crispy chicken skin + naturally basted potatoes.)

5. Bake

Bake everything for 45ā€“55 minutes, or until:

  • Chicken skin is crispy and golden
  • Potatoes are soft and caramelized
  • Internal chicken temperature reaches 75Ā°C (165Ā°F)

If potatoes need more color, broil for the last 5 minutes.

šŸ½ļø Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • Steamed veggies
  • Green salad
  • Garlic yogurt sauce
  • Lemon wedges

Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for brightness.

šŸ’” Extra Tips

  • Add onions or carrots to the tray for a complete meal.
  • Use chicken legs or drumsticks instead of thighs if you prefer.
  • Add a splash of white wine or broth to the potato tray for extra flavor.
  • If your oven rack spacing is wide, use metal skewers to secure the chicken.

šŸŒŸ Why This Recipe Is a Favorite

āœ” One-pan meal
āœ” No frying, no splattering
āœ” Perfectly crisp chicken skin
āœ” Juicy potatoes soaked in chicken drippings
āœ” Feeds the whole family effortlessly

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