02/02/2024
Ease into relaxation mode with this irresistible, comforting dish. Test it out tonight and your tastebuds.
3 – 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 1/2 lb baby yellow potatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and fresh cracked pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon hot sauce
Crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
1. To make the garlic butter chicken thighs and baby potatoes: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Season chicken thighs generously with the spice mixture. Set aside while you prepare potatoes.
2. Boil baby potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 5 minutes. Drain & set aside. This step is optional but ensures even cooking in the skillet.
3. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil & 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When butter is melted, add pre-cooked potatoes wedges. Cook for about 4 minutes, stir & cook an additional 4-5 minutes until potatoes wedges are golden & fork-tender. Transfer the sauteed potatoes to a plate & set them aside. Clean the skillet if there are too many brown bits from the potatoes.
4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Lay the seasoned chicken thighs in one layer in the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes then flip & cook another 5-6 minutes, until cooked through & cooking thermometer displays 165°F (75°C). If chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat. Adjust timing depending on the thickness. Transfer chicken to a plate & set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add lemon juice, chopped parsley, garlic, hot sauce, & red crushed chili pepper flakes. Add chicken stock & reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.
6. Add cooked chicken thighs & potatoes back to the pan & reheat quickly, coating with the sauce. Adjust seasoning with pepper and serve the garlic butter chicken thighs & baby potatoes immediately, garnished with more crushed chili pepper & fresh parsley. Enjoy!