Q1: What is the absolute, number one secret to perfectly crispy, golden-brown skin on my roasted chicken?

The secret is the brilliant "skin-side down, then flip" technique. By starting the chicken skin-side down on the hot pan, you are allowing all the fat from under the skin to render out slowly. Then, when you flip the chicken to be skin-side up for the final roast, the now-rendered skin has direct exposure to the hot air, which is the key that makes it incredibly crisp and shatteringly golden brown.

Q2: Can I make this a complete one-pan meal with a green vegetable?

Yes, absolutely! For a true, all-in-one dinner, you can add about 1 to 2 cups of a quick-cooking green vegetable , like some trimmed green beans or some broccoli florets , to the sheet pan during the last 10 to 15 minutes of the roasting time.

Q3: Can I make this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken?

You can, but the final dish will be a bit less rich and flavorful, and you will need to adjust the cooking time significantly. If you use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, be sure to pound them to an even thickness and reduce the total cooking time to about 20-25 minutes to prevent them from drying out

Q4: Can I use a different kind of potato?

Of course! This recipe is also fantastic with some cubed red potatoes or even some sweet potatoes . Just be sure to cut them into uniform, 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces so they cook evenly.

Q5: What is the best way to serve the roasted garlic?

The roasted garlic will be incredibly soft, sweet, and mellow. The best way to enjoy it is to simply squeeze the soft, buttery cloves out of their papery skins directly onto your plate and to either spread them on your chicken and potatoes like butter or to mash them into the pan juices.

One-Pan Garlic Ranch Chicken and Potatoes

An easy and flavorful one-pan recipe for garlic chicken and potatoes, perfect for a weeknight dinner. In this simple sheet pan meal, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and baby potatoes are tossed in a savory mixture of olive oil and a packet of ranch seasoning mix. The chicken and potatoes are roasted on a preheated baking sheet alongside a whole head of garlic until the chicken is crispy and the potatoes are tender. The finished dish is brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and served with the soft, sweet roasted garlic cloves.

Author: Grace

Ingredients

1 head garlic
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
2 to 2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a large rimmed baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven to heat up.
Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the top 1/4 to 1/2-inch off the head of garlic. Place it on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and wrap it closed.
In a large bowl, stir together the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the ranch seasoning mix. Pat the chicken dry, then add it to the bowl along with the potatoes and toss to coat everything evenly.
Roast the Chicken and Potatoes: Carefully remove the preheated pan from the oven. Place the foil-wrapped garlic on the pan. Arrange the chicken, skin-side down, on the baking sheet and surround it with a single layer of the potatoes.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown on the bottom.
Flip the chicken pieces and stir the potatoes. Return the pan to the oven and continue to bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F and the potatoes are tender.
Serve: Carefully unwrap the roasted garlic. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the chicken and potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately, squeezing the soft, roasted garlic cloves out of their skins to spread on the chicken and potatoes.

Notes

This is a true one-pan meal, which makes for very easy cleanup.
Preheating the baking sheet is a key step that helps the chicken skin and potatoes get extra crispy.
Using a store-bought ranch seasoning packet is a convenient shortcut that provides a great deal of flavor.
Roasting a whole head of garlic alongside the meal creates a sweet, mellow, and delicious condiment to serve with the dish.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/garlic-ranch-chicken-and-potatoes/