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Rustic Chicken with Potatoes

17/11/2023

Rustic chicken with potatoes is a simple and tasty dish, a classic of home cooking that combines the bold flavor of roasted chicken with the sweetness of potatoes. Here’s how to prepare this delicious dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs (or drumsticks, depending on preference)
  • 800 g of potatoes
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh rosemary to taste
  • 1 lemon (juice and grated zest)
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Prepare the chicken: wash and dry the chicken. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, the grated zest of a lemon, and a bit of chopped rosemary. Let marinate for a few hours if possible, otherwise proceed directly with cooking.

  2. Prepare the potatoes: wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into not too small pieces. In a large bowl, season the potatoes with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, chopped garlic, and rosemary. Mix well to flavor all the potatoes.

  3. Assemble the dish: in a large enough baking dish, arrange the seasoned chicken thighs and potatoes. Make sure that both the chicken and potatoes are in a single layer for even cooking.

  4. Cooking: Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C if fan-assisted). Place the baking dish in the oven and let it cook for about 60-70 minutes. During cooking, turn the chicken thighs once or twice and stir the potatoes to ensure they brown evenly.

  5. Finishing: when the cooking is almost finished, you can sprinkle with lemon juice to add a touch of freshness and acidity to balance the taste of the chicken.

  6. Serving: once you’ve ensured that the chicken is golden brown and the potatoes are crispy, take the baking dish out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve hot, perhaps garnishing with some fresh rosemary sprigs.

Curiosity

Rustic chicken with potatoes is not only a dish full of flavor but also of history and tradition. In the past, it was considered a festive dish, especially on market days when one had the opportunity to buy a fresh chicken. Nowadays, it has become a comfort food that often brings back childhood memories tied to family Sunday lunches.

Rustic Chicken with Potatoes