Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 8 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 large onion, cut into chunks
  • 1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed and cut into chunks
  • 3 sprigs of fresh thyme

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Drizzle a bit of olive oil into the bottom of a deep rimmed baking pan; add chicken. Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon and garlic. Add the onion and potatoes and toss. Pour over and around the chicken.
  • Strip thyme off of a couple of springs and scatter on top.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes or until juices run clear and potatoes are tender. Spoon a bit of the pan juices on top of the chicken before serving.