Sheet pan chicken with jammy tomatoes, crispy bacon & potatoes

Episode 6: One Pan Meals

To say I’ve been excited to share this recipe would be a massive understatement. You’d think that after nearly five years of doing this, the thrill might wear off—but every now and then a recipe comes along that I just have to shout about. It’s always the simple, make-it-on-repeat kind of dish. And this week, it’s this sheet pan chicken with jammy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and golden potatoes. The name might be a bit of a mouthful… but it’s a delicious one!

I always go for skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs—because honestly, if you’re not using this cut, you are seriously missing out! Here in Australia, they can be a bit tricky to find at the supermarket, so I usually head to the butcher. But it’s so worth the extra stop. The bone keeps the meat juicy and tender, and the skin crisps up into golden perfection. My 4-year-old always peels off the skin and sets it aside… but you won’t hear me complaining. That just means more crispy bits for me!

The chicken gets coated in a mix of spices, then tossed onto a sheet pan with tomatoes, potatoes, crispy bacon, and a whole bulb of garlic. As it all roasts away, the tomatoes blister and burst, creating this gorgeous, jammy sauce that brings everything together. Honestly, it’s pure perfection.

Oh!! And I haven’t even mentioned the best part!! This recipe requires absolutely no chopping. You read that correctly, no chopping at all! The only time you need to whip out your knife is to slice the garlic bulb in half and cut the potatoes.

I bet you can tell how excited I am about this recipe and I hope you love it as much as I do!

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