Tuesday 18 October 2016

Bacon Chicken Potato Casserole

Baked chicken and potatoes have never tasted so good. Thank you 12 Tomatoes


2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (or breasts)
8 potatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • Preheat oven to 400º F 
  • Lightly grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Place potatoes in an even layer in baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Season both sides of chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together garlic powder, paprika and cayenne. 
  • Take each piece of chicken and dredge it in the spice mixture.
  • Heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken on both sides.
  • Transfer to baking dish and rest chicken on top of potatoes.
  • Whisk remaining olive oil into spice mixture and mix until smooth. 
  • Drizzle over browned chicken and potatoes. 
  • Top with crumbled bacon.
  • Place baking dish in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked through and potatoes are tender.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

1 comment:

  1. A nice fall dish Phoebe... Like this a lot w/l Janice

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