Spicy Chicken Thighs with Crispy Potatoes and Vegetables

Wed, 19 June 2024

This is a really easy dish to prepare and one which will certainly satisfy all the family on a summers evening. It would also serve very well as the main course option at a casual and informal dinner party

Spicy Chicken -
Ingredients:
8-10 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons rapeseed oil
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic
Method:
With a sharp knife, make a few slits in each chicken thigh. Mix the spices, garlic and oil together in a bowl. Add the chicken thighs, gently massaging the marinade into the chicken. Leave to marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 2 hours if time allows.
Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Once the chicken has marinaded place it skin side up on the baking tray
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked though and the chicken will be nice and crispy. Serve immediately with the crispy potatoes & Vegetables

Crispy potatoes & Vegetables -
Ingredients:
3 large potatoes-cubed
1 red onion-finely diced
2 cloves garlic-crushed
½ red chilli-finely diced
1 ½ peppers-cut into chunks
1-2 tablespoons rapeseed oil
Method:
Place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well to ensure that they are well coated.
Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through

To Serve:
Place the crispy potatoes and vegetables into a serving bowl
Place some of the spiced chicken thighs on top garnishing as desired with the cooking juices.