Tender chicken drumsticks cooked on top of layers of thinly sliced potatoes and onions make this potatoes chicken skillet a mouthwatering, flavorful meal.
One of my family’s favorite dinneris pairing chicken with potatoes. May it be simply roasting them, throwing them on the hot grill of turning into a comforting meal, it is always a winner! Although I love this red winebaked potatoes and chicken I knew I have to find another recipe thatmy daughter can enjoy as well.
I’ve made this potatoes chicken skillet a couple of times this summer and I finally can say – it makes my heart sing! Thinly sliced potatoes, onion, garlic, fresh thyme and oregano neatly arranged in a cast iron skillet and topped with chicken drumsticks and roughly chopped bacon and baked in a hot oven until the potatoes melt in your mouth and the meat falls off the bones.
I honestly don’t know if this dish can get any better!
After making the slow baked red wine chicken and potatoes and falling in love with the flavors developed by slow baking the dish, I knew I want to use the same technique. I know most of the times easy quick meals are in order, but there are times when waiting a couple of hours for the dinner to cookmakes the wait all worth it.
Reading the recipe you might think it’s pretty complicated, but is quite simple, and even the most novice of cooks should be able to prepare it. Just follow the recipe and you’ll have the most amazing potatoes chicken skillet.
Start by giving your potatoes a good scrub. I love keeping the skin on but if that’s not your thing, you can peel them.
Using a mandoline, a food processor or a very sharp knife, thinly slice the potatoes and onions. Mince the garlic and finely chop the thyme and rosemary.
In a bowl mix the potatoes with the onion, garlic and herbs and arrange them in layers in a greased cast iron skillet.
My family loves chicken drumsticks and that’s what I used in this recipe, but you can use thighs and even chicken breasts if that’s what you prefer. My advice is to keep the skin on the chicken while it cooks. Oh, the flavor it brings to the dish!!!
Finish the skillet with some roughly chopped bacon and place it in the hot oven for 2 hours. Take a nap, catch up with your favorite TV series or do whatever you want during this time. No peaking in the oven. Just be patient!
After two hours, remove the lid and keep under the broiler for a couple of minutes, just until the potatoes slices and chicken get a little brown color.
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Slow baked potatoes and chicken skillet recipe
Yields 6-8 servings
Tender chicken drumsticks cooked on top of layers of thin sliced potatoes and onions make this potatoes and chicken skillet an mouthwatering, flavorful meal
10 minPrep Time
2 hr, 15 Cook Time
2 hr, 30 Total Time
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lb potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 4-6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 thick cut bacon slices, uncooked
- 1 cup chicken stock
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 300F. Grease an 11" cast iron skillet with olive oil. Set aside.
- Scrub the potatoes. I love keeping the skin on but if that’s not your thing, you can peel them.
- Using a mandoline , a food processor or a very sharp knife , thinly slice the potatoes and onions. Mince the garlic and finely chop the thyme and rosemary.
- In a large bowl combine the sliced potatoes, onions, minced garlic, fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper and arrange layers of the potatoes in the prepared skillet.
- Place the chicken drumsticks on top of the potatoes and finish with pieces of roughly chopped bacon.
- Pour the chicken stock in the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place in the heated oven. Bake for 2 hours without opening the oven.
- After two hours, open the oven and remove the aluminum foil.
- Turn he broiler on and cook for few more minutes until the potatoes slices and chicken get a little brown color.
- Turn the oven off and serve warm.
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FAQs
The standard method is 200C for 1hr-1hr 20mins. For a super-crispy skin and a slow-cooked inside, go for 180C for 2hrs 20 mins. If you're time-pressed, ping your potato in the microwave for 5 mins to soften it up, then finish in the oven for 35-40 mins.
How long do you bake a potato at 250 degrees? ›
Depending on their size, a potato needs around two hours to bake at 250 degrees Fahrenheit. When cooked alone, potatoes require one hour in a 350°F oven and 90 minutes in a 300°F oven.
Is it better to bake a potato at 350 or 400? ›
We recommend baking potatoes at 400 degrees F for about an hour. Smaller spuds might take a little less time, while larger baking potatoes over 1 pound might take a little more. For a fully baked Idaho Russet Burbank, the internal temperature should be right at 210 degrees F.
Why are restaurant baked potatoes better? ›
People are often accustomed to placing their taters on a baking sheet with parchment paper or wrapping their spuds in foil. But one of the reasons why restaurant baked potatoes taste so good is because kitchens know that using wire racks or oven grates allows all sides of the spuds to be exposed to hot air.
Can you bake potatoes at a low temperature? ›
Low and slow—that's the mantra of the Perfect Baked Potato. If you've got the time to spare, cook the potatoes at 300°F for 90 minutes. If you need to speed that up, bump it to 450°F for 45 minutes. (Note: Your baking time will vary depending on the size of your potato and how hot your oven runs.)
Can you bake potatoes at 200 degrees? ›
At 200 degrees the outer edge was light and fluffy, while the core was just tender, but at 205 degrees the whites of the potatoes were at their best: fluffy from edge to center.
How long will potatoes take to cook at 275? ›
Roast potatoes in a preheated 275º oven until just starting to be fork tender, about 45 minutes, turning with tongs after about 20 minutes. When just yielding to the fork, remove from oven and set aside, uncovered. This can be done ahead of time.
How long to bake a potato at 225 degrees? ›
How Long to Smoke Traeger Baked Potatoes
| Temperature | Time |
|---|
| 225º F | 2 hours, or slightly longer |
| 250º F | 2 hours |
| 275º F | 2 hours, or slightly less |
| 275º F | 1 ½ hours, or slightly longer |
2 more rowsYou should be able to fit approximately 16 – 20 potatoes in 2 layers in an 18 quart roaster oven. Bake potatoes in the roaster for 1.5 to 2 hours, until soft. Check potatoes with a fork or knife to be sure they are soft all the way through. Or use the squeeze test.
Should I poke holes in potatoes before baking? ›
Rumor has it that an un-pricked spud will explode in the oven—but in all actuality, that's unlikely. Conventional wisdom says that when you bake a potato, you have to prick it with a fork all over a few times, piercing the skin to allow steam to release.
Visual signs: The potato skin will start to wrinkle when over cooked. The potato, when wrapped in foil or placed on the bottom of a pan will have a dark brown spot on the bottom, a sure sign of over cooking. Foil traps the moisture in the potato causing the skin to be wet and the inside flavorless or gummy.
Should I cover my potatoes when baking? ›
NEVER BAKE POTATOES IN FOIL.
Foil wraps will not decrease baking time, but will result in a soggy potato interior with wet skin.
Why do restaurants put salt on the outside of baked potatoes? ›
Why is it common to salt the exterior of a baked potato? A: Chefs started doing this years ago to allow the salt to absorb or draw out the moisture of the potato while baking, which results in a dry, fluffy potato. They used to do something similar with prime rib, sometimes baking it over rock salt.
Why do restaurants bake potatoes in foil? ›
Some say wrapping baked potatoes in aluminum foil helps them cook faster (aluminum conducts heat, then traps it), and it does keep them hot for longer once they come out of the oven, which is why we think restaurants use this method. Wrapping potatoes will also give you a softer, steamed skin, if that's what you like.
Why do chefs soak potatoes? ›
The reason is to prevent the potatoes exposure to air, which causes dehydration, oxidation, and discoloration. Immersing cut potatoes will also help rinse off excess starch.
What is the best temperature and time to bake a potato? ›
Tips for Making a Baked Potato
A hand-sized Russet potato (6-8oz) makes for a great side dish that takes 50-60 minutes to bake through at 425 degrees. Truly you can bake your potato anywhere between 350 and 450 degrees, adjusting baking time accordingly.
How long does it take a potato at 400? ›
How long should you bake a potato for? Depending on the size, 50 minutes to 1 hour at 400 degrees should do the trick and result in perfectly fluffy flesh with crispy skin.
Do potatoes bake faster in foil? ›
Wrapping potatoes in foil does not hasten baking. On the contrary, since the foil itself has to be heated before the potato begins to bake, cooking times increase slightly. Not only do you get better baked potatoes when you bake them unwrapped, you also save money.
Can you cook potatoes at 150 degrees? ›
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Scrub the potato, and pierce the skin several times with a knife or fork. Rub the skin with olive oil, then with salt. Place the potato in the preheated oven, and bake until slightly soft and golden brown, about 90 minutes.
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