Hand-curated by Adam & Jazlynn, Pyro Kitchen

Crispy SPG Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes (Pizza Oven Recipe)

These pizza oven chicken thighs with roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with rich, wood-fired flavour. Cooked all in one cast-iron pan in your Pyro Kitchen pizza oven, this recipe turns an ordinary weeknight into a comfort food feast without the fuss. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy pizza oven dinner, or a flavour-packed meal that impresses without extra effort. With a side of potatoes. Golden, tender, and full of seasoning — the ultimate side for your crispy chicken thighs in a pizza oven.
🔥Hot Tip: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs work best, but feel free to swap with boneless if you prefer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 full Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4-5 full Medium sized potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2-3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 6 tbsp SPG Seasoning - or your favourite chicken rub
*Optional
  • Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary both work great)

Equipment

  • Caldo Hybrid or Vera Wood Fired Pizza Oven
  • Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

Step 1: Fire it up
  1. Start a wood fire in your Pyro Kitchen pizza oven with the door and chimney fully open. Add 4–5 pieces of wood to get it going, then a few more once it’s burning strong to build a solid bed of hot coals.
    Once the flames die down and you’re left with glowing coals (a few small flames are fine), your oven should stabilize around 300–325 °F (150–160 °C) - perfect for roasting chicken thighs and potatoes to golden, crispy perfection.
    🔥 Hot Tip: Think of the flames like your broil setting - great at the end for char, but not the best for the whole cook. Let the coals do the slow work for even, flavour-packed cooking.
Step 2: Prep your pan
  1. Toss the potato cubes in olive oil and SPG seasoning. Rub the chicken thighs with a more SPG on both sides.
    Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in your cast-iron pan, then nestle the seasoned potatoes around them. Sprinkle fresh herbs over the top if you like - thyme or rosemary work wonders.
    🔥 Hot Tip: Keep the chicken skin exposed and the potatoes in contact with the pan - that’s how you get crispy chicken thighs in a pizza oven and golden roasted potatoes.
Step 3: Cook
  1. Insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of a chicken thigh before placing the pan in your pizza oven. Slide the pan in, close the damper and door to hold the heat steady.
    Cook until the chicken reaches 165 °F (74 °C) and the potatoes are tender and golden, usually about 35–40 minutes.
    🔥 Hot Tip: For extra crisp or a little char on the skin, toss in a small piece of wood for the last few minutes - just like broiling in a kitchen oven. Let the coals do the heavy lifting for slow, even cooking.
    💡 Pro Tip: Stir the potatoes halfway through if you want them extra evenly roasted, but resist touching the chicken skin - crispy skin is everything.
Step 4: Rest and Serve
  1. Remove the pan from your pizza oven. Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes - this keeps it juicy and lets the flavours settle. Serve hot with the roasted potatoes on the side.
    Tag us in your creation! These crispy pizza oven chicken thighs with roasted potatoes are perfect for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or any time you want comfort food done right.

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