Description
Savory garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet delivers pure comfort on a plate, blending rich flavors with simple ingredients. One-pan magic promises hearty satisfaction that brings warmth to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat with olive oil, creating an even cooking surface.
- Apply a robust seasoning blend of salt, pepper, and thyme directly onto the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, developing a rich golden-brown exterior by searing for 4-5 minutes on each side until a crisp crust forms.
- Transfer chicken to a temporary plate, maintaining its preliminary cooking temperature.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce butter, allowing it to melt smoothly while incorporating minced garlic, releasing aromatic flavors for approximately 60 seconds.
- Introduce diced potatoes into the infused butter-garlic mixture, spreading them evenly to maximize crispy edges and golden coloration during a 10-12 minute cooking process.
- Gently reintroduce seared chicken back into the skillet, nestling pieces among potatoes to continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
- Verify chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes achieve desired tenderness.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the skillet for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and crispy texture.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best heat distribution and crispy chicken and potato texture.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Cut potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- For a low-carb variation, replace potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to reduce calories and maintain a similar roasted vegetable experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg