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Easy Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes

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A quick and easy recipe featuring crispy garlic butter chicken thighs and golden roasted baby potatoes, perfect for a comforting and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold or red potatoes recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Juice of half a lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss the halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, place chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes without moving them until a deep golden crust forms.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs and cook the other side for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
  6. Mix the minced garlic and chopped rosemary into the melted butter. Pour this garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes. If the skillet is large enough, add potatoes to the pan; otherwise, spread them on a baking sheet.
  7. Arrange the potatoes around the chicken thighs in the skillet, ensuring everything is coated in garlic butter.
  8. Transfer the skillet or baking sheet to the preheated oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are tender and golden.
  9. Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and potatoes before serving.
  10. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing for crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure potatoes crisp up. Add garlic to melted butter and pour over just before roasting to prevent burning. Rotate potatoes halfway through roasting for even browning. Rest chicken before serving to keep it juicy. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine.

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