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Chicken with Potatoes in the Oven in a Roasting Bag
Instructions
Prepare all the ingredients you need. Peel and wash the vegetables.
First, marinate the chicken: add the spices, a little salt and the soy sauce. Mix and leave it while you prepare the other ingredients.
Cut the potatoes into small pieces.
Cut the onion into half-rings and slice the carrot into thin circles.
Mix the potatoes, onion and carrot, add the chopped garlic, the sweet pepper (mine is frozen, diced) and the finely chopped herbs.
Add the vegetable oil, salt and a little of the spices. Stir to distribute the spices evenly through the vegetables.
Transfer the vegetables to the baking bag and place the marinated chicken on top. Tie the bag and put the dish in an oven preheated to 190 °C for 40 minutes.
Cut the bag open and return it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes so the chicken turns golden on top.
The chicken with potatoes in the oven in a bag is ready. With this recipe both the meat and the vegetables turn out very tasty and juicy. If you add more different vegetables, the flavour will be even richer.Enjoy your meal!
Tips
- 1
MARINATE THE CHICKEN IN ADVANCE – for at least 20-30 minutes, ideally overnight. The soy sauce and spices give a rich taste and aroma.
- 2
DO NOT CUT THE POTATOES TOO SMALL – pieces of 2-3 cm bake evenly. Small pieces turn to mush, while pieces that are too large stay raw inside.
- 3
VEGETABLES ON THE BOTTOM, CHICKEN ON TOP – the classic arrangement. The meat juices drip down onto the potatoes, making them juicy and aromatic.
- 4
THE FINAL 10-15 MINUTES WITHOUT THE BAG – for a golden crust. Without this step the chicken stays "pale". The same principle works in other dishes cooked in a roasting sleeve.
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FAQ
Which part of the chicken should I choose? +
Chicken thighs with the skin are ideal: they are juicier and more flavourful than breast, and the fat soaks into the potatoes. Alternatives: drumsticks (similar and budget-friendly), wings (cook faster but have less meat), chicken breast (lean, but with a risk of drying out). Chicken quarters (thigh plus drumstick) are the juiciest option. Without skin it comes out drier, but with fewer calories. A whole chicken cut into portions gives a "homestyle" result. Aim for pieces of about 150-200 g, so everything cooks evenly. If frozen, thaw them in the fridge in advance.
What can replace soy sauce? +
Alternatives: Worcestershire sauce plus a little salt (spicy, European), tamari (Japanese, gluten-free), coconut aminos (vegan, slightly sweet), a marinade of mustard, honey and lemon (an original flavour), or simply salt with black pepper (minimalist). Soy sauce is the "signature" of the marinade: salt plus umami plus colour. Without it the chicken comes out "pale" and less aromatic. For a children's version, use a reduced-salt sauce. Check the ingredients: a natural sauce contains only soybeans, water, salt and wheat. Avoid "sushi sauces" with added MSG.
How long does the dish keep? +
In the fridge in a sealed container – 2-3 days. The chicken with potatoes is best on the day it is made, but on the second day the flavour is brighter, as the ingredients have "got to know each other". Reheat in the oven for 10 minutes at 180 °C (the microwave makes the potatoes "rubbery"). In the freezer – up to 1 month, but potato becomes watery after thawing, so freeze only the chicken and cook the potatoes fresh. The vegetables are better eaten fresh, as the texture is nicer. The best approach: make a large batch and eat it over 2 days in a row, adding fresh herbs when serving.
What to serve with chicken and potatoes? +
It is a self-sufficient dish (protein plus carbohydrates plus vegetables), so no extra side is needed. To serve: with fresh vegetables (cucumber, tomato, sweet pepper), a green salad with a simple dressing (oil plus vinegar), or pickled cucumbers and tomatoes. With dark or grey bread for a "complete" meal. With a light or unfiltered beer for a "hearty" serving. With homemade kvass or compote for a "Russian family lunch". For a "restaurant-style" presentation – with a sauce (soured cream with garlic and herbs, tomato, or mustard). Garnish with fresh parsley or dill when serving for freshness and colour.
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