Bacon Baked Chicken and Potatoes

By á-167595

8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (or breasts)
• 8 potatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 400º F and lightly grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.

2.Place potatoes (in an even layer) in baking dish and season with salt and pepper.

3.Season both sides of chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper and set aside.

4.In a small bowl, whisk together garlic powder, paprika and cayenne. Take each piece of chicken and dredge it in the spice mixture.

5. Heat 2-3 T oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken.

6. Transfer to baking dish, placing chicken on top of potatoes.

7. Whisk remaining olive oil into spice mixture until smooth. Drizzle over chicken and potatoes. Top with crumbled bacon.

8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes till chicken is done and potatoes are tender.

9. Let rest for 5 minutes.