Lemon-Herb Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Potatoes

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A beginner-friendly one-pan meal with golden chicken thighs and tender potatoes coated in aromatic lemon-herb butter. Ready in 35 minutes with pantry staples. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, russet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add potatoes in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
  3. Step 3: Push potatoes to the edges of the skillet, add chicken skin-side down, and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip chicken and cook for 3 more minutes.
  4. Step 4: Scatter minced garlic and thyme over potatoes, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir to coat.
  5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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