Grilled Chicken Crispy Potatoes (Printer-friendly)
Savory grilled chicken meets perfectly roasted golden potatoes in this 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 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Potatoes
09 - 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1/2 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - 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 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
04 - 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 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
07 - Serve grilled chicken alongside crispy roasted potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The potato roasting technique I learned from a restaurant chef who swore by cutting them small and leaving them alone
- That smoky paprika marinade has saved countless weeknight dinners when I needed something fast but impressive
02 -
- Flipping the potatoes too early prevents that coveted crispy crust from forming
- Letting the chicken rest is non negotiable, cutting into it immediately releases all the moisture
03 -
- Brining the chicken in salt water for 30 minutes before marinating makes it noticeably juicier
- Letting the marinated chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes ensures even cooking