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Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Savory Chicken Thighs and Potatoes for Effortless Comfort

Enjoy this comforting recipe featuring Chicken Thighs and Potatoes that's perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Boneless thighs can speed up cooking time.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as an alternative.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced or roasted for sweeter flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika enhances flavor profile.
For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold, red, or sweet potatoes work well.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be used for a sweeter taste.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for vegetarian option.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (Thyme and Rosemary) Use dried if preferred, halve the amount.
Optional Flavor Enhancer
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Elevates the flavor when added.

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic. Let them rest for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Peel and quarter potatoes, and slice the onion into rings.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, flip and sear other side for 3-4 minutes, then remove.
  5. Add onion rings to the skillet, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add potatoes and sauté for another 5 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, pour in chicken broth, squeeze lemon juice over chicken, sprinkle herbs, and transfer to oven.
  7. Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, serve hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is patted dry for crispy skin. Adjust seasoning as needed before cooking.

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