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Crispy Sheet Pan Ranch Chicken with Caramelized Potatoes

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and caramelized Yukon Gold potatoes tossed in ranch seasoning and a pinch of sugar for perfect flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 3 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (plus extra ¼ teaspoon for potatoes)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and cut Yukon Gold potatoes into wedges. Toss them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Pat dry chicken thighs with paper towels. In a separate bowl, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Rub seasoning evenly under and over the skin.
  4. Spread the potatoes on one side of a rimmed sheet pan in a single layer. Place chicken thighs skin-side up on the other side, ensuring they do not touch.
  5. Roast in the oven for 35–40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crispy and potatoes are tender with caramelized edges. Halfway through, flip the potatoes with tongs but leave chicken skin side up.
  6. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and potatoes once out of the oven.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to settle.
  9. Optional: Broil chicken skin for 2-3 minutes at the end if extra crispiness is desired, watching closely to avoid burning.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Toss potatoes with a pinch of sugar for caramelization. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Flip potatoes halfway through roasting but keep chicken skin side up. Broil briefly at the end for extra crispiness if desired.

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