Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Herb Jus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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Juicy pan-roasted chicken thighs served alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes, finished with a fragrant herb jus. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup whole milk
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook 5 minutes more, then transfer to a plate.
Step 3: Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and add 3 fresh thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer and return the chicken thighs to the pan. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Step 4: While chicken cooks, boil 2 lbs quartered yellow potatoes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with 1/2 cup whole milk and a pinch of salt until creamy and smooth.
Step 5: Remove chicken and thyme sprigs from skillet. Stir 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley into the pan jus and spoon over chicken thighs. Serve immediately with garlic mashed potatoes on the side.