The Secret to Oven Baked Chicken with Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless; make a slit in each piece and insert an ice cube)
• 1 cube Ice Cube (keeps the chicken extra juicy during cooking)
• 2 tablespoons Salt (divided; season chicken and potatoes)
• 2 tablespoons Paprika (divided; adds mild smoky flavor)
• 2 tablespoons Oregano (divided; dried oregano)
• 120 grams Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
• 300 grams Potatoes (peeled and sliced thin)
• 2 pieces Onion (medium, sliced thin)
• 150 grams Bacon (smoked, diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• ¼ cup Tomato Paste (canned, smooth)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (prefer raw honey)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low‑sodium)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

   Make a shallow slit in the middle of each chicken breast and insert one ice cube into each slit; season all pieces with 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp paprika, and 1 tbsp oregano.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sear and Cook Chicken First Side

   Heat the skillet over medium heat, add the butter cubes, let melt, then place the seasoned chicken breasts in the pan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Flip Chicken and Finish Seasoning

   Remove the lid, flip the chicken breasts, sprinkle a little more salt, paprika, and oregano, then cook briefly (about 2 minutes) before removing the chicken and setting aside.

   Time: PT2M

4. Sauté Potatoes and Onions

   In the same skillet, add the sliced potatoes, stir for 5 minutes, then add 1 tbsp salt and the sliced onions, mixing well.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add Bacon and Garlic, Continue Cooking

   Add the diced bacon and minced garlic, stir, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and bacon is crisp.

   Time: PT10M

6. Return Chicken to Pan

   Place the partially cooked chicken breasts on top of the potato‑bacon layer.

   Time: PT1M

7. Prepare the Glaze

   In a separate bowl, combine the tomato paste, honey, and soy sauce; whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

8. Brush Chicken with Glaze

   Using a brush or spoon, coat the chicken breasts evenly with the prepared glaze.

   Time: PT1M

9. Finish in the Oven

   Transfer the skillet to a pre‑heated oven at 180°C and bake for 15 minutes until the chicken turns golden brown.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 180°C

10. Rest and Serve

    Remove the pan from the oven, let the dish rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

830

Protein

40g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

52g

Fiber

1.5g