Oven-Baked Hanging Chicken Thighs With Baked Potatoes (Easy Family One-Pan Dinner Recipe!)
Few dishes are as effortlessly satisfying as oven-baked chicken drumsticks paired with juicy, flavor-packed potatoes. This recipe delivers golden, crispy chicken and tender, herb-infused potatoes with minimal effort—perfect for weeknight dinners or lazy Sundays. The secret? Letting the chicken drip its flavorful juices onto the potatoes as they bake underneath.
What Is Hanging Oven-Baked Chicken?
This dish combines two beloved comfort foods: chicken drumsticks and roasted potatoes. The drumsticks are placed directly on the oven rack, allowing their fat to render down onto a tray of seasoned potatoes below. The result? Crispy, flavorful chicken and moist, deeply seasoned potatoes.
While this specific cooking method isn’t centuries old, it’s inspired by classic European and American roasting techniques that use meat drippings to enhance vegetables. It’s a clever and delicious way to maximize flavor with minimal effort.
Why Everyone Will Love This Recipe
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One-pan wonder: Your oven does all the heavy lifting.
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Minimal cleanup: Fewer dishes to wash.
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Incredible texture: Crispy chicken outside, juicy inside.
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Flavor-packed potatoes: Infused with chicken drippings.
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Versatile: Ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or casual gatherings.
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Budget-friendly: Uses simple pantry ingredients.
Tips for Perfect Hanging Oven-Baked Chicken and Potatoes
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Pat the chicken dry before baking for crispier skin.
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Season generously—flavor both the chicken and potatoes well.
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Place drumsticks directly on the oven rack for even dripping.
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Dice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
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Use a hot oven to start crisping the chicken right away.
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