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Pollo al forno con patate recipe.

Pollo al Forno con le Patate

Mari Avalos
A cozy Italian classic made in one pan! This pollo al forno con patate is all about crispy chicken, golden potatoes, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil—simple, comforting, and full of flavor. Perfect for a relaxed Sunday meal or any day you want something easy but delicious.
4 servings
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Resting time 10 minutes
Total 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2.5 pounds chicken (thighs and drumsticks)
  • 2 pounds potatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (skin on and slightly smashed)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Start by washing the potatoes thoroughly, then cut them into wedges.
  • Season the chicken generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
  • Spread the potato wedges and onion on a large baking tray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, and garlic cloves.
  • Drizzle everything with olive oil and toss the potatoes to ensure they're well coated in the seasoning.
  • Nestle the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the potatoes and scatter a bit more rosemary over the top, along with an extra drizzle of olive oil.
  • Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Place the tray on the middle rack and roast for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the tray from the oven. Flip the chicken pieces over and spoon some of the pan juices over them.
  • Return the tray to the oven and roast for another 20–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • For a crispy finish, turn on the grill and move the tray to a higher rack. Grill for 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and crisp and the potatoes are beautifully browned.
  • Remove from the oven and let everything rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips & Notes

  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for the juiciest, crispiest result.
  • Be generous with olive oil—your potatoes will thank you.
  • Add Parmigiano during the last 5–10 minutes for extra flavor.
  • Let it rest 10 minutes before serving to keep the chicken juicy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 31gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 442mgPotassium: 1332mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg