Dinner for 4
Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
$6.61for 460 minServes 4
Bone-in chicken thighs roast with potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic until crisp, tender, and fully cooked.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, 1.9 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.9 lb | $4.29Typical price | |
| Potatoes, 1 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price | |
| Carrots, 0.5 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.55Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.61 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.65 per serving$6.61 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 8 oz carrots
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- salt and black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and oil a large roasting pan.
- Halve the potatoes, cut the carrots and onion, and add them with the garlic to the pan.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and lemon pepper, then place it skin-side up over the vegetables.
- Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway, until the chicken reaches 165 F and the potatoes are tender.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper before serving.
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