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 quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, russet potatoes, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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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