How to Make Bacon-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a roasted chicken filling the kitchen, especially when it's paired with crispy, salty bacon and perfectly cooked potatoes. This Bacon-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes recipe is a classic dish that never fails to impress. The combination of tender chicken, smoky bacon, and savory potatoes is a winning trio that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want to elevate your weeknight meal, this rec...

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Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 12 slices center-cut bacon
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds baby Dutch yellow potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons dried chives
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Wrap each chicken piece in a slice of bacon, trying to cover as much chicken as possible. Place wrapped chicken pieces in a 9x13-inch baking dish, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle onion over chicken. Push potatoes down into the spaces between chicken pieces and around the edge of the dish.
  • Combine chives, basil, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and black pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle seasoning to taste over chicken and potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, until bacon is crisp and brown and potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with salt, if desired, and serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    548 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 155mg
    • Sodium: 974mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 48g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1018mg