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Garlic Herb Chicken & Fries Plate

Golden crispy roasted chicken with herb-seasoned skin paired with homemade golden fries, fresh tomatoes, red onion, and a cool parsley yogurt dip. This complete one-plate meal delivers restaurant-quality results in under an hour with simple pantry ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
For the Fries
  • 4 large potatoes cut into fries
  • Vegetable oil for frying
For Assembly
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
For the Parsley Yogurt Dip
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried parsley. Rub olive oil all over the chicken pieces, then generously coat each one with the spice mixture, making sure to get under the skin. Let the seasoned chicken sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. Cut the potatoes into evenly sized fries, about quarter-inch thick. Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 5-10 minutes to remove excess starch. Pat them completely dry before frying.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the seasoned chicken pieces skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with foil. Roast for about 30-35 minutes until the skin is deeply golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Working in batches, carefully add the dried potato fries and fry for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels immediately after frying and sprinkle with salt and parsley while hot.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic clove, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Stir until completely smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed.
  6. On a white dinner plate, arrange a small pile of hot golden fries in the center and lean the roasted chicken pieces against them for height. Add fresh tomato slices on one side and thinly sliced red onion on the other. Place the bowl of yogurt dip in a corner of the plate. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 45gFat: 32gSodium: 680mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for extra crispy skin. Soak cut potatoes in cold water to remove starch for maximum crispiness. Use a kitchen thermometer to get the oil temperature exactly right for perfectly cooked fries. Fries are best served immediately after cooking while hot and crispy.

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