This baked chicken and potatoes with tomato paste and parsley is a simple and flavorful oven dish prepared using a layered method. The ingredients are first mixed into a rich, seasoned base, then topped with chicken pieces that are well coated in the sauce before adding potatoes on top.
Prep Time 30 minutesmins
Cook Time 45 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Ingredients
1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
2–3potatoes (cut into slices or chunks)
2 teaspoon tomato paste
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1small bunch parsley (chopped)
1teaspoon paprika
1teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1/2 cup juice lemon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the basePreheat oven to 200°C (400°F)In a baking dish, add:Tomato paste Olive oilGarlicParsley Spices + juice lemonMix everything wellStep 2: Add chickenPlace the cut chicken pieces on topMix the chicken well with the sauce so it’s fully coatedStep 3: Add potatoesAdd potatoes on top Step 4: BakeCover with foil and bake for 40 minutesRemove foil and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden