Description
Garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet delivers a comforting one-pan meal that satisfies hearty appetites. Crisp potato edges and juicy chicken make this simple dinner a delightful choice you’ll want to add to your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Starch:
- 1 pound (1 lb) baby potatoes, halved
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Infuse chicken thighs with a robust blend of salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme, ensuring even coating across the surface.
- Elevate a large skillet to medium-high heat, drizzle with olive oil, and carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the sizzling pan.
- Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, developing a golden-brown exterior while cooking thoroughly. Transfer to a holding plate once done.
- Introduce halved potatoes into the same skillet, generously seasoning with salt and pepper, allowing them to crisp and tenderize for approximately 10 minutes.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium, introduce minced garlic and rich butter, stirring until garlic releases its aromatic essence and butter melts completely.
- Reintroduce chicken thighs into the skillet, gently cascading the fragrant garlic butter over both chicken and potatoes.
- Allow the reunion of ingredients to harmonize for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring complete flavor integration.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface, creating a vibrant garnish that enhances visual appeal and adds a subtle herbaceous note.
- Serve immediately while the skillet remains piping hot, presenting a rustic and inviting meal.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner protein option, adjusting cooking time to prevent dryness.
- Use cast iron skillet for superior heat distribution and crispy potato edges that develop amazing golden-brown crust.
- Customize spice blend by adding smoked paprika or Italian seasoning for extra depth and complexity in flavor profile.
- Ensure potatoes are cut uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg