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Crispy One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Golden Potatoes

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring crispy skin chicken thighs and golden roasted potatoes infused with garlic butter and fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1.5 pounds golden potatoes, cut into halves or quarters
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and cut 1.5 pounds of golden potatoes into halves or quarters. Toss them in 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Set aside.
  3. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, place chicken thighs skin-side down carefully in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 7-9 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs over. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme sprigs around the chicken. Spoon 2 tablespoons butter over the chicken and garlic. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  6. Add the seasoned potatoes to the skillet, nestling them around the chicken thighs. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are tender.
  7. Remove the skillet from the oven. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything and sprinkle lemon zest. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Dry chicken skin thoroughly before cooking for best crispiness. Do not move chicken thighs until ready to flip to avoid tearing skin. Use a combination of butter and olive oil to prevent burning. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure potatoes roast instead of steam. Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness. Let chicken rest before serving. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes after roasting if needed. Lemon juice added at the end brightens the dish.

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Keywords: garlic butter chicken, crispy chicken thighs, one-pan meal, roasted potatoes, easy dinner, weeknight recipe, comfort food

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