One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Potatoes | Kenji's Cooking Show

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[@DoppCreations]

The balance of fixed camera vs headcam shots was really good in this video. I feel like you've dialed it in well! I still get that "I'm in the kitchen with you" feel, but the steady shots allow the eyes to relax from time to time. Great video and I am now hungry.

[@angrymurloc7626]

Absolutely agree! Very comfortable to watch. I just wish there was no cuts at all, but maybe I'm weird

[@jimmyredd]

The "live" commentary now being added in post sounds weird imo.

[@Buzzkill-wn7tf]

But what did you think about the food? Lol.

[@angrymurloc7626]

@@peggiescraftcafe7117 you are wrong on this channel tbh. this is the core kenji experience, and it's what makes his videography special

[@aluminiumknight4038]

I still prefer the good old overhead cam without constant switching

[@whette_fahrtz]

Mans either making a tray of delicious oven roasted chicken at 9:45 AM, or 9:45 PM, either way, mad respect.

[@gerlern]

As a fellow dad, definitely 9:45 pm 😂

[@MarkEichin]

at 5m51s when he grabs the strainer for the potatoes, you can see apparent daylight out the window next to the fridge...

[@rantingcullinarian]

It’s clearly daytime.

[@justmeandmy]

Probably AM cause this is his job

[@diegoparga9324]

One of the things I like most about these videos is the fact that the kitchen kinda looks like mine, a normal kitchen, as opposed to a fancy studio kitchen. Makes me feel like I can also cook like that

[@Zirc723]

Yes, same with me, my kitchen is the similar and not instagram picture perfect but I enjoy cooking in my kitchen.Im a fan of Kenji as his recipes are family style. Nothing fancy

[@Scott-hb4st]

Warm caramelized lemons easily squeezed over the whole sheet. Genius. That's what I'm here for. The simple techniques and science. Having watched and made so many meals from Kenji's channel I'm getting to the point were I'm like, that lemon is going to take the bite off that garlic because he taught that in the How to Make Falafel video for the pureeing whole garlic and lemon for the tahini sauce. Outstanding!

[@stanuprightglobalindustrie7812]

You an me both. I can only imagine the bit of sweetness from that to compliment the sour.

[@Scott-hb4st]

I'm going to imagine it tonight. Just got the potatoes and chicken. Stop by, it'll be ready by 7! @@stanuprightglobalindustrie7812

[@Scott-hb4st]

It was exactly that. Made it tonight. I'm already looking forward to leftovers tomorrow. Simply that good.

[@csimeone1802]

Yaaaassss!

[@columcunningham4458]

1000%. Literally thinking about how my Italian father in law will love this and I’m gonna make him watch me squeeze them lemons baby. Have a good one

[@sergio8002]

This is the default dinner in my eyes. Simple, cost-efficient, delicious. 20+ years of eating roasted chicken and potatoes and its never steered me wrong.

[@Stephen_Nguyen]

Simple recipe, no fancy studio, just in his home kitchen. No music, no slowmo shots, no making the camera man the comedic relief and second character. Informative and easy to watch! Thanks Kenji!

[@SweenyMarc]

Adding a whole bulb of garlic to roast along side the chicken and potato and having a bunch of soft, sweet roasted garlic cloves to mash right on your plate is the only thing missing from this.

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

This is a good idea.

[@fernandosousa2865]

Just for curiosity since I think this is a great idea. Would you just squeeze out the garlic on you plate an eat it unmixed? Or maybe should I squeeze it into the bowl with the uncooked vinaigrette and mix it in?

[@SweenyMarc]

@@fernandosousa2865 Depends how you cook it, but a whole bulb, in the skin, roasted, turns the cloves to a soft paste almost. You can squeeze those out and have hot, sweet, pungent garlic to dip the rest of the meal in, or mix into some meat juice on your plate or just eat as is. Also depends how much you like garlic! I'd happily eat a whole cooked clove but for some people that might be too much. You could also add some cooked cloves (sans skin) to the pan gravy to boost that up.

[@fernandosousa2865]

@@SweenyMarc Wow, thanks for the quick answer! Yeah I'm not sure if I like garlic to the point of eating a whole clove lol. But I think mixing it in with some remaining meat juices leftover in the pan would be a great idea. Thanks for the detailed response!

[@bigfoot286]

@@fernandosousa2865when it’s roasted like this, it’s a whole lot different then what you think. I’d suggest trying it. One bulb of garlic isn’t gonna break the bank or anything(if you were already making this meal).

[@jbaranowski31]

"Unspeakably Delicious" would make a great title for your next book! 😊

[@pauld7704]

Jacques Pepin often sings the praises of persillade, a simple garlic and parsley sauce, this looks the same thing and looks great.

[@marksimpson2321]

This is my first time Ive watched a clip of yours. I like it. No swearing. No drama. Lots of useful advice that makes people want to cook for themselves more . Ty 😂🎉😅😊

[@jmitchell3]

Watched this video first thing and had to try it. Made it for dinner added carrot and cauliflower and it was met by the fam with very positive reviews!

[@nicoskefalas]

One pan?!? Can I just say how much I ❤ Kenji’s recipes? They are just so easy to follow and logical

[@pnourani]

Except it wasn't one pan. It was one pan, one pot and two bowls.

[@SoftBreadSoftware]

@@pnourani and 7 utensils lol

[@brusselseastside3546]

one pan as in one tray bros. Since when did one pan/one pot ever mean anything other than the pan/pot you use to cook it in.

[@joehuffman7410]

​@@pnouranidont forget his hands since he washed those as well. Super disappointed in Kenji for being an ableist and not stating this was a 2 hand recipe. Me and my prosthetic pan hand and will find a new channel.

[@ChurchladyHmm]

I love the doggy clack clack clack

[@mepo4460]

I popped in to say the same lol 🥳🐕

[@fernandocabette6050]

Loved the whole maneuver of cutting the potato with the knife and fork, bringing the potato to his mouth with the knife, subsequentially leaving it aside and using the fingers to help the rest of the potato with the fingers at 13:19 hahaha. Definitely can relate to that level of scatterbrain.

[@kralevic3297]

Putting your knife down and switching to right-hand fork might be a very American thing. I live in Europe and the only people I've seen do that were Americans. Everyone else just scoops stuff up onto the fork with their knife. We basically eat everything except for soups with a knife and fork.

[@fernandocabette6050]

@@kralevic3297 I Brazilian but learnt never switch hands between fork and knife too. But usually i'm too scatter brained from adhd and do the same as him, i forget to get a knife and cut with the fork, end up tilting the plate to scoop the very end of the meal. Not to mention i can't sit down on a table to eat.

[@zkrvdc]

Spoon and fork is the 2nd best way to eat besides using our own hands

[@fernandocabette6050]

@@zkrvdc If it is not a burger, hotdog or burrito wrapped in something like wrapper or napkin I really dislike eating with my hands and get all utensil greasy like comunal serving implements and specially my own cup.

[@PDXTundra]

@@kralevic3297barbaric. It’s the only way.

[@CytoplasmikZombies]

I've recently discovered this channel and I can't speak highly enough of it. The explanations and reasoning behind why to do everything is incredibly helpful! I can't thank you enough, Kenji 🖤

[@marym9941]

Love you Kenji! I bought two of your books and they truly are game changers. It's people like you who make cooking a pleasure when you truly know what's happening in the chemical process. Thank you for your hard work!!!! ❤❤❤

[@abriellh]

i love that you are doing recipes that are so cheap and time sensitive. it just feels like you are feeling the worlds need for something comforting. im sure that you as well as everyone feels the worlds over and you are still just working in the kitchen makes me want to get up and start trying to live again.

[@iwearpants123]

Garlic is the glowstick of the food world.

[@Chris.4345]

lol when I explain it to children, I use the instant ice pack as the example. maybe glow sticks is better.

[@YetAnotherWittyUserName]

It's a good day when Kenji uploads.

[@ueberweiss]

Saw the recipe yesterday and made it today for the family: we all loved it! And amazing how fast it was prepared (prep in 20 minutes) and delicious it ended up. Keep these types of recipes coming. For working parents these are GOLD! Thank Kenji for this amazing channel.

[@lhbtn]

I came home to make chicken and potatoes and now this is in the oven. Serving your oven tomato sauce and some SE meatballs to friends on Friday. Thank you Kenji, you truly are an inspiration and a great teacher.

[@Davis.Cahill]

Beautiful! Love it when you throw in budget friendly simple dishes.

[@sherryweems8579]

Im learning a lot about garlic, thanks.

[@nicknish]

I made this at home a few days ago and it was a hit in my household! Highly recommend making this at home for your loved ones. My brother actually told me that the potatoes were "restaurant quality" making me look way better of a home cook than I actually am. I scaled up the potatoes and chicken and the only issue was not having a big enough bowl to toss everything in. I cut the potatoes into chunky rounds and it made for a lot of crispy edges (they broke open during the final toss, but was still delicious). It wasn't clear how much olive oil to add, but I used the visual cues in the video to eyeball it. You might have to do that a few times in this video as there are not exact measurements, but if it looks even somewhat what Kenji has in the video it'll still be delicious!

[@timpeckham]

Watched it a few times and felt like I could taste it through the screen. Made this tonight and I feel like I nailed it. The most delicious thing I ever cooked. Thanks chef. Great instruction.

[@Espycat]

We made this for dinner last night... this was amazing!! Thank you so much!

[@stavybananasify]

What a simply wonderful recipe. Thanks Kenji!

[@themodernshoe2466]

I literally was thinking about trying roasting chicken an hour ago. when I saw this I figured the algorithm some how heard me say or write something about roast chicken and showed me this video as a result. I was so surprised that it only showed it to me because it was a new upload from you from 1 hour ago. Awesome, thanks!

[@dr.kraemer]

The trick with the lemons - brilliant.

[@kevinmccoy781]

We just made this tonight. It was delicious. Thank you so much for all the great content!

[@sturoberts7267]

New Kenji video, I make it. I used to only write out recipes I'd found if I like it after its cooked - with Kenji's I write it out when watching the vid to sace time later. Love this channel, the explanations, and above all the simple recipes. Thanks Kenji!

[@PattiWinker]

I learn something new every time I watch a video. Thank you!

[@mizsparkie5479]

Thank you so much Kenji! I have been wanting a good convection one-sheet recipe, and I think this is it! Great place to start. Can’t wait to try it.

[@nancyl9678]

Your video saved the day! This was our dinner tonight and it was delicious! Thanks Kenji.

[@michelleread247]

Geepers JKLA, you're the GOAT like everyone says 😊 I'm so new at the kitchen but your instructions make me feel I can do it. Thank you!

[@JaminGray47]

I love simple one pan meals and this one looks fantastic. Thanks!

[@psyagon1120]

I've made this a couple times a week since seeing this video. The quality of texture and taste for the time and money spent making this is so far unmatched. Whole vegetables, no deboning, low salt, natural animal fats.. Feels a bit absurd how well this works!

[@LVWinder]

Wow this looks great! Reminds me of one of my favourite Chef John recipes, his Greek lemon chicken and potatoes has been a staple in my home for years, he adds some chicken stock to the mix which gets absorbed into the potatoes, and reduced to a sauce at the end. Can’t wait to try this one!

[@kevinbroberg3504]

Woah, that sounds great. Do you have a link?

[@Not3xactly]

That's a staple in my house too, literally made it last night with some yogurt dill sauce. Gonna give kenjis version a try too

[@BrianKervick]

@@kevinbroberg3504 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmeyhICYm818l9E I'd say you can meld the two recipes, but seems like a tough tradeoff. Kenji's version gets much better browning, but the potatoes in John's might have better flavor with that chicken stock (tho they will absorb the chicken juices and lemon in Kenji's). Best of both probably to do the blanch and slurry and then add some chicken stock once everything is nice and brown or if you think anything will burn and then make the pan sauce at the end.

[@s5614]

The chicken stock version in a dish is perfection. Unfortunately, this was too dry and lacking in flavor.

[@joshchicago2008]

This looks amazing Kenji! I'll be making this this week!

[@Stormypinkness]

I am so excited to make this for dinner this weekend. Thank you Kenji for a sheetpan recipe!

[@dankyburger]

Wow! I cannot wait to try this! Looks delicious and so simple!

[@pattypurls382]

Just made this. WOW is it good! Thanks for another great recipe!

[@reidreid5995]

Made this tonight and it was excellent! Thanks Kenji, appreciate the guidance :)

[@hangrymiss]

Man; I just watched your spatchcock chicken recipe and now this! I’m in crispy chicken heaven. Love your recipes!!

[@madmanmortonyt4890]

Made this for my mother's birthday. She loved it. Thanks Kenji!

[@veronicaBolanos-mc4fc]

This is a great one pan meal for weeknight after getting off work with something simple to make. Love it❤

[@julesborges7396]

Thank you, Kenji. Made this last night, it's just delicious!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelboso9355]

Another one for the go-to files! Thanks.

[@DawsJosh]

This is one of those recipes where if a random influencer posted it Id be extremely skeptical, but I know I'm actually about to learn some useful shit.

[@aristidesalt9268]

facts

[@MaddyGatzka]

100%

[@Jonpoo1]

yeah you always know it’s quality with Kenji. Not so bothered about roast chicken but I’m here learning about garlic on acid.

[@bw2082]

Why would you be skeptical? This is basic AF

[@jacob5061]

​@@bw2082lmao I was thinking the same thing skeptical over some chicken and potatoes 😂 I mean I'm sure Kenji makes it better than most but why would you ever be skeptical

[@lawltalents]

the happy eating noises says a lot about the recipe, this one is super simple! definitely giving it a try

[@SamSam-qm1li]

Thank you chef

[@LoMoNoCrAt]

Made this for dinner tonight. It was really easy and really tasty. Thanks Kenji!

[@JP-jq8dc]

Bro, I was tryin to impress a girl I like and made this for her. We ended up hookin up! You my dawg, Kenji!

[@andrewyeoman4720]

This recipe was an instant family hit. Thanks Kenji

[@boweryboy07]

I made this for dinner tonight. It. Is. Delicious. And super easy, too.

[@apulido]

wow! thanks for the video. Looks very appetizing!

[@ianfreddy3804]

Great way to begin my day!

[@gilesgomez9813]

Just made this, so good!

[@headlights07]

This looks so good. I'm making this immediately!!!

[@prettyboy54321]

Looks delicious. This will be dinner tomorrow night. Thank you!

[@gerryjohnson294]

Can't wait to try. Thanks.

[@anyasnyder2310]

Made this tonight. So easy and so incredibly delicious. Kenji does it again.

[@jendyson6729]

I made this two weeks ago and it was so good I am making it again tonight. Delicious lemony chicken !

[@nebsen91]

Another great video. Thanks Kenji! I can't wait to make this for dinner some day soon.

[@peterhuston7888]

Great video! So many tips and so much flavor, but nothing too tricky to execute. Anybody could pull off this recipe.

[@user-qn6yh1ds1n]

Had to make this recipe asap. It came out as incredibly good as it looked on the video!!!

[@DontEatCream]

I would love to see more videos on your favorite "bang-for-buck" recipes. I do a lot of meal prep on weekends, and I usually throw together 2-3 of these large, simple, tasty recipes together and slowly work on them for the rest of the week. I hate recipes that require 13 sauces, 10 spices, 6 pans, and half a wok to make - but stuff like this is absolutely gold.

[@deborahmoore2801]

Love it, thanks!

[@Invictus_Mithra]

More of these bang for your buck meals please!

[@joaoffpereira]

I rarely, really rarely comment (can’t even recall the last time I did). Just made this for dinner. This was beyond amazing. Thank you Kenji for sharing your knowledge. PS: got gifted The Food Lab and been learning a ton from it.

[@Ernburd]

My fans new fave dish during the week! Seriously so good.

[@ryonmerrick3112]

Thanks Kenji!

[@laurabenson1278]

Can't wait to try this one!

[@PinkFreud1910]

Stellar recipe. Some of the best roasted potatoes I've ever had! And a nice change of flavor profile from my typical baked chicken with McCormick Rotisserie seasoning on it. Well absolutely be making this again. Thank you!

[@Patricia-ri6cj]

I love chicken so I'm definitely going to try making this this weekend thank you❤

[@Byetta1000]

I will try this recipe sometime next week

[@jackamo007]

I made this tonight for dinner, it was amazing. Really simple and easy, absolute banger. Added to the list of staple recipes. :)

[@mobydizz]

just made this for my family of 6. Everyone cleared their plates! So FN! good. U da GOAT @J. Kenji López-Alt!

[@WillShattuck]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I’m always looking for easy meals for my family of seven. Six kids and me.

[@elabuterin7150]

I make a similar one pan dish. Chicken thighs, quartered potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic gloves tossed in olive oil and your favorite seasoning. Last half hour of baking I add whatever fresh veggies I have on hand. ❤️ mushroom, zucchini, bell peppers or butternut squash. Simple but oh so good and healthy!

[@sauravbasu8805]

What was the temperature you set in the oven and what was the total time you put the chicken in ?

[@elabuterin7150]

@@sauravbasu8805 350 between 1-1 1/2 hours depending on how large the chicken pieces are. You can use chicken breast but they tend to dry out if cooked too long. That’s why I prefer the dark meat. No need to watch it like a hawk.

[@TerriKash-NEO]

Made a version of this for dinner tonight then see this recipe. Next time I'm gonna try this recipe. Thanks. ❤

[@Pseudoscorpion14]

I'm a total rookie chef, but I made this tonight for my family and we all loved it. Thanks, Kenji!

[@pat_in_va8605]

Excellent!

[@morrybyte]

One of my favourite things to do. Just the best meal

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Busy parents unite! Bless you, Kenji!

[@TheRambowbb]

I made this for dinner tonight and it was a huge hit. My ten year old loves arugula so serving the chicken and potatoes over it put this dish over the top for him. I’m excited to add this to the weeknight dinner rotation when I have a ton of arugula growing in the garden.

[@csimeone1802]

Unspeakably delicious looking. I have made your potato’s this way many times as they are so satisfying. This is next level all in one. Jamon came running into the kitchen like, is this the part I get some? to only discover the potato’s were finished and mixing with chicken. He was about an hour too early. 😅

[@blillow5076]

First time I've ever baked chicken and this had ppl raving at the table

[@amandado7002]

We made this for dinner last night and omfg it was soo tasty, zesty and delicious. Saving this one for sure. ❤❤

[@b_tran]

Looks like such a good weeknight meal

[@TMJJack]

Asbestos hands over here just grabbing the boiling hot potatoes

[@dhallett77]

I am making this dish on the weekend!

[@UnCoolDad]

Greek chicken with lemon potatoes is made similarly, but potatoes not par boiled. Mix all ingredients, place in pan (potatoes cut into quarters lengthwise) and a bit of extra water a cup or so). Add about half a cup of lemon juice, olive oil, greek oregano, salt pepper. Cover pan with foil and cook chicken and potatoes together until potatoes can be pierced with a knife. Then remove foil and allow food to brown and any excess water to evaporate until a sauce forms at the bottom of the pan.

[@matthewmorgan1715]

Thanks for this, sir. I made it for my family for Friday night dinner and it was a slam dunk. The chicken was so crispy I think I'm going to experiment with the same technique for bbq chicken.

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

My go to dinner is bone-in skin-on chicken thigh roasted with taters and whatever vegetable I can find. I roast all kinds of vegetables from broccoli to radish to beets to carrots to brussel sprouts. Fennel seeds sprinkled on top make it awesome!

[@itspodin]

This looks super simple and good! Having parsley and lemon at home are so useful.

[@HHartman2]

Making this right now using a spatchcock whole chicken. Can’t wait to taste it.

[@catherineslavin7324]

Looks delicious!

[@SolarMoth]

Your cooking videos are so great

[@TheMrMused]

Looks utterly fantastic but I'm left with one huge question... 475F (@8:01) .. for even 30 (@8:47 says 40) minutes .. how is your kitchen not filled with smoke from the chicken fat?! .. and then for another 10 minutes after that? And your parchment paper isn't blackened on the edges? What brand parchment paper are you using that can handle 475+ temps for 40+ minutes without blackening on the edges?! I'm really, REALLY confused, Kenji!

[@F0reverYoung]

Yep mine turned out really dark following those temps...

[@brigittetorok1215]

Personally, I get great results without the parchment - make it directly on the pan. I find this produces a better fond (just add chicken stock to make a delicious sauce). Disadvantage: harder to clean up. I'm guessing you could use aluminum foil instead of parchment if you want to maximize safety and minimize mess.