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Roasted chicken leg served with golden potatoes on a white plate with rosemary garnish.

Roasted Chicken with Potatoes (Pollo al Forno con Patate)

The holidays can be busy, but Roasted Chicken with Potatoes (Pollo al Forno con Patate) keeps things simple, one pan, a few ingredients, and the flavour of home.

Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken – mine was 1.2 kg – 2.6 lbs – quartered and washed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pepper
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 500 gms – 1.1 lbs potatoes diced into 3.5 to 4 cm (1 ½ inch) cubes

Instructions

  1. Put the chicken pieces in a baking dish. Toss them in the extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Add the garlic cloves and mix.
  2. Bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 180°C – 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes. Then add the diced potatoes and toss them in the oil in the pan with the chicken.
  3. Bake for another 45 minutes or until the chicken and the potatoes are cooked through and golden brown.
  4. Serve warm!