# Caveman Crispy Chicken & Smashed Potatoes

A super easy one-pan crispy chicken over smashed potato dinner that is a family favorite.

- Total time: 55 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced or garlic powder
- 0.75 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika divided
- 1 tsp salt divided
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 0.5 lemon juiced
- 0.25 cup grated cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 8 skinless chicken drumsticks
- 6 large Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 10 rosemary sprigs
- 1 bundle scallions chopped

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ¼ cup olive oil, minced or powdered garlic, ½ tsp paprika, onion powder, ½ tsp salt, fresh parsley, grated cheese, and lemon juice.
3. Slice drumsticks open, but not through, as shown. Pour marinade over the chicken and let it marinate in the refrigerator while you prep the breadcrumbs and potatoes.
4. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, dried parsley, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp paprika, and onion powder.
5. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the Yukon gold potatoes and cook until they are tender enough to pierce through with a fork, about 25 minutes. Strain and place into a 10-inch skillet.
6. Coat potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil. Place a piece of parchment paper over the potatoes and use a potato masher to smash the potatoes.
7. Season the potatoes with ½ tsp salt, pepper, and oregano. Top with rosemary sprigs and sliced scallions.
8. Remove chicken from the refrigerator, coat in breadcrumbs, and place on top of the smashed potatoes.
9. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- medium sized bowl
- large pot
- 10 inch skillet
- parchment paper
- potato masher
- oven

## Tips

- Slice drumsticks open, but not through, to get the marinade into all the little crevices.
- Cook potatoes until tender enough to pierce with a fork.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BU3Hu4R48/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/72d45d7b-2567-415c-bd4b-128edae6ea8c
- Extracted: 2026-04-04

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