Mom’s Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
A hearty family‑style chicken and potato dish that blends bright citrus, aromatic herbs, and a generous spice blend into a savory, golden‑baked feast. The slow marination and oven finish give the meat a tender, flavorful crust, while the potatoes stay crisp and fragrant.
Recipe by thegoldenbalance· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- a lot chicken pieces
- not too thick, not too thin potatoes
Marinade
- a handful lemon zest
- a handful garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- a bundle cilantro
- a bundle rosemary
- a bundle thyme
- a bundle sage
- lots and lots spices
- high-quality olive oil
- lots white vinegar
- load lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Prepare the marinade by zesting a lemon and adding it to a blender.
- 2Add a handful of peeled garlic cloves, one peeled shallot, a bundle of cilantro, rosemary, thyme, and sage, and a large amount of spices to the blender.
- 3Pour in high‑quality olive oil, lots of white vinegar, and a load of lemon juice, then blend until smooth.
- 4Drench the chicken pieces with the marinade, massage the mixture into the meat, and cover. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- 5Cut potatoes into wedges that are not too thick or too thin. Drizzle a little olive oil over them and season with the same spices used for the chicken.
- 6Place the marinated chicken and seasoned potato wedges on a baking tray. Bake at 375°F (374°F) for 40 minutes uncovered.
- 7Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden brown.
- 8While the chicken and potatoes finish baking, sauté any leftover marinades or aromatics in a pan, add more lemon juice, reduce the heat, and stir in fresh cilantro.
- 9Drizzle the finished sauce over each piece of chicken and potato before serving.
- 10Serve hot as a family‑style meal.
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Overnight Marination
Cover the chicken after coating with the blended marinade and refrigerate overnight before baking.
Uniform Potato Wedges
Cut potatoes into wedges that are not too thick or too thin.
Two‑Stage Baking
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, then return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes to finish cooking and brown the potatoes.
Finish Sauce
While the chicken and potatoes bake, sauté any leftover marinades, add lemon juice, reduce heat, and stir in fresh cilantro before drizzling.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Chicken and Potatoes?
- About 1 hour 20 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking.
- How many servings does this Mom’s Chicken and Potatoes recipe make?
- This recipe makes 6 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Mom’s Chicken and Potatoes recipe come from?
- It was shared by thegoldenbalance on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.