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Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes

Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes
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Savor tender Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes with this simple and flavorful one-pan recipe, featuring juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, crispy golden baby potatoes, and a rich garlic butter sauce infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick and comforting weeknight meal that’s family-friendly and impressive in taste and texture.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Vegetables

  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, rinsed and halved
  • Optional: carrots, green beans, or asparagus for variation

Aromatics & Herbs

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
  • Optional: fresh dill or parsley as herb substitutes or garnish

Fats & Oils

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Other

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for spice

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Rinse and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking. Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for about 6 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Cook the potatoes: In the same skillet, add the halved potatoes. Cook them for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and develop a nice brown color.
  4. Make the garlic butter sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter, minced garlic, and fresh rosemary or thyme to the potatoes. Stir gently to coat the potatoes and infuse the butter with garlic and herb flavors.
  5. Combine and finish cooking: Nestle the browned chicken thighs back into the skillet on top of the potatoes. Cover the skillet and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  6. Add fresh lemon juice: Just before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish to brighten and balance the rich flavors.

Notes

  • Pat the chicken dry to ensure crispy skin when searing.
  • Use fresh garlic, not powdered, for an intense, fresh flavor.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan to allow even browning of ingredients.
  • Finish with lemon juice to add a fresh acidity that cuts through the richness.
  • Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving to retain juiciness.

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