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Chicken Roast and Potatoes

Perfect for a cozy weekend meal or when you want to impress without much fuss!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp red pepper paste optional
  • 3 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 2 tsp cumin and coriander powder
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp sumac optional
  • 1 whole chicken with skin on
  • 2 large potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together tomato paste, red pepper paste, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon powder, cumin and coriander powder, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and sumac until well combined.
  • Place the whole chicken in a large bowl or ziplock bag and coat it generously with the marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight for best results.
  • On the day of baking, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • In a large baking dish or roasting tray, add the cubed potatoes and toss them with any leftover marinade from the chicken bowl.
  • Place the marinated chicken on top of the potatoes in the tray.
  • Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the bottom of the tray to keep everything moist during baking.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until the chicken is golden and crispy on top.
  • Rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with the roasted potatoes.
Keyword juicy chicken, no fuss dinner, roast chicken