
The combination of roasted chicken and potatoes is a popular one, and it’s always enjoyable to create another version for this tasty combination. The following dish is yet another example for how tasty it can be.
This flavorful dish is quick to assemble and can be prepared in advance, up to the roasting time, which allows for easy and relaxed entertaining.
The marinade is a mix of salty, sweet, spicy and sour ingredients, that both adds flavor to the chicken wings, and tenderizes them at the same time. The sugar in the ketchup, date syrup and apricot jam, caramelizes while roasting, and lends a lovely caramel flavor and color to them.
The baby potatoes are lightly cooked, then cut in half and placed in the roasting pan, as a bed for the chicken wings. This way, they absorb both the marinade and chicken flavors, and turn into a tasty addition to the wings. They can be served with the chicken wings, and can also be used to create a tasty potato salad.
Both wings and potatoes are perfect for serving for lunch, with a green salad on the side, or as a part of the coming 4th of July buffet table. Try them and enjoy.
Happy 4th of July!
Notes:
* If you prefer grilling the wings, instead of roasting, avoid the hot gill center, as otherwise the skin might burn before they are done, due to the sugar in the marinade.
Makes: 4-6
Prep time: 55 minutes
Marinating time: minimum 4 hours and up to overnight
Cooking time for the potatoes: 4-5 minutes
Roasting time: 50-55 minutes
Ingredients:
1.75 lbs (795 grams) small chicken wings (preferably air-chilled)
For the marinade:
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 Tbs date syrup (or honey, or maple syrup)
1 Tbs harissa paste
1 Tbs apricot jam
1 Tbs salt
½ tsp freshly ground four peppers mix
A few drops hot sauce, to taste
For the potatoes:
1.3 lbs (600 grams) Baby potatoes
For serving:
2 scallions, roughly cut
- Divide the chicken wings, and remove the tips (save for stock).
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the wings and mix well. Place in a large Ziplock bag. Squeeze the air out and seal. Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours and up to overnight. When ready to roast, bring to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 370 F (185C). Line a roasting pan with baking paper.
- Place the potatoes in a wide pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-high and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the potatoes are a bit soft, but still firm. Drain and cool to room temperature. With a small sharp knife, cut them in half, and place in the pan, in one layer.
- Pour the marinade over the potatoes, and place the wings on top.
- Roast for about 50-55 minutes, until the wings are dark brown, and the potatoes are done. Scatter the scallions on top and serve.









This sounds like a lovely balanced magic sauce that could be used on a hundred different dishes!
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Thank you Dorothy, this was indeed a very pleasing mix. It can definitely be used in different ways. 🙂
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A favorite sheet pan dinner (might even throw in some carrots). Love the marinade 🙂
While looking through Martha Stewart’s cookbook “Appetizers” she recommends Dufour OR Trader Joe’s Puff Pastry. Apparently, Trader Joes all butter puff pastry is seasonal and is available late September – just for your info 🙂
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Thank you Judi, the marinade was a huge success, and I’m now contemplating different uses for it.
I found out that Trader Joe’s puff pastry is seasonal when I went there to get a few more packages. I’ll restock more in the winter! 🙂
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I thought you only used Dufour as your recipes never mentioned anything else. I’ll be anxious to try Trader Joe’s this Fall – nice to have two choices 🙂
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Dofour is indeed my favorite, but it’s definitely good to have another good option.
I’ve discovered Trader Joe’s this year around Christmas, and thought it was quite good (it’s made in France), and the price was friendlier.
I went there again after the holidays, and it was all gone! I was told by the manager they only have it around that time. I’ll try to remember it this coming winter, and buy a few. 🙂
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I read where it often doesn’t last through the holidays so buy it early – Happy Fourth of July Ronit 🙂
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Definitely planning on it.
Happy 4th of July to you too! 🙂
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Those wings look fantastic!
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Thank you Blaine, I was happy with how they turned out. I’ll be making them again tomorrow. Something to look forward to. 🙂
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This marinade looks amazing. I do think this will be better as an oven dish instead of on the grill. Chicken on the grill is tricky anyway, and I think getting the chicken cooked properly without burning the sugars in the marinade could be a challenge.
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Thank you Brent, I’m glad you liked the recipe.
I too prefer the oven for this dish, but as I know many prefer grilling this time of the year, I’ve decided to add the option, with a warning. 🙂
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Mmmmmm I love that marinade – especially the harissa and apricot jam!!! Lovely.
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Thank you Mimi, this was a tasty dish.
The marinade worked so well with both chicken and potatoes. It’s a keeper! 🙂
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It looks so inviting! Now I am hungry too!
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Thank you Aletta, for this lovely compliment. Th dish was very tasty. 🙂
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I can inmaging how lovely it must be!
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Unique marinades can make or break a recipe. This one sounds like a winner. 😋🍃
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So true Gail. This one was so good, and worth documenting. 🙂
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So noted. ✅
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Looks great. My sons love chicken wings.
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Thank you, I’m glad to hear. 🙂
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chicken and potatoes? what could be better? hubby and i were literally talking about this as a death row meal this morning 🙂
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Thank you Sherry, I’m glad you liked the dish .This combination is indeed hard to beat! 🙂
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Delicious. I’m salivating already 😊
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Looks very tasty. 🌝
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Thank you Suni. It definitely was! 🙂
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Spicy chicken wings ! Wow delicious 😋 thanks 👍
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Thank you! 😉
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😁😁
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This looks so delightful 😊
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Thank you!
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Just trying to write down for future delicacy 😋😋😋
Must be so delicious 😋
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Thank you, I’m glad you liked the dish. It was indeed very delicious. 🙂
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❤️😋
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I made this last night and it turned out great. I’ll definitely be using this marinade again.
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Thank you Brent, for taking the time to update. I’m so pleased to know the recipe worked well for you. 🙂
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