🍗 Oven-Baked Hanging Chicken Thighs With Baked Potatoes
Easy Family One-Pan Dinner Recipe
This recipe is a fun twist on classic roast chicken: the chicken thighs hang from the oven rack while potatoes bake underneath, catching every drop of flavorful juice. The result?
Crispy, perfectly roasted chicken + buttery, seasoned potatoes in one pan — zero mess.
A great weeknight dinner that requires almost no effort.
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4–5)
For the Chicken Thighs
- 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey for a light glaze
For the Baked Potatoes
- 6–8 small potatoes (or 4 large, cut in half)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh herbs for serving (parsley, rosemary, or chives)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the Oven
Preheat to 200°C (400°F).
Place a baking tray on the lower rack — this is where the potatoes will bake and catch the chicken drippings.
2. Season the Chicken
- Place chicken thighs in a bowl.
- Add:
- olive oil
- paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- thyme
- salt & pepper
- lemon juice
- Mix well to coat completely.
- Optional: add honey for a beautiful golden glaze.
3. Prepare the Potatoes
- Toss potatoes with:
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- paprika
- salt & pepper
- Spread them evenly on the baking tray.
4. Hang the Chicken
This is the signature part:
- Place the chicken thighs directly on the top oven rack, skin side up.
- The thighs should hang over the bars securely.
- Make sure the tray with potatoes is directly underneath to catch all the juices.
(This creates super crispy chicken skin + naturally basted potatoes.)
5. Bake
Bake everything for 45–55 minutes, or until:
- Chicken skin is crispy and golden
- Potatoes are soft and caramelized
- Internal chicken temperature reaches 75°C (165°F)
If potatoes need more color, broil for the last 5 minutes.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Steamed veggies
- Green salad
- Garlic yogurt sauce
- Lemon wedges
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for brightness.
💡 Extra Tips
- Add onions or carrots to the tray for a complete meal.
- Use chicken legs or drumsticks instead of thighs if you prefer.
- Add a splash of white wine or broth to the potato tray for extra flavor.
- If your oven rack spacing is wide, use metal skewers to secure the chicken.
🌟 Why This Recipe Is a Favorite
✔ One-pan meal
✔ No frying, no splattering
✔ Perfectly crisp chicken skin
✔ Juicy potatoes soaked in chicken drippings
✔ Feeds the whole family effortlessly
