Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Quarters and Herb Jus

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and served alongside roasted quartered potatoes, finished with a vibrant herb jus for a comforting meal. This mediterranean ready in about 60 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, small red potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 large quartered red potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes until golden and tender.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes roast, pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Add chicken thighs skin-side down to hot skillet, searing for 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy and deep golden, then flip and cook 4 minutes more. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 smashed garlic cloves, 2 sprigs rosemary, and 2 sprigs thyme to the skillet, cooking until fragrant for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping browned bits off the pan, and simmer for 4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, spooning some sauce over each piece, and transfer skillet to oven to roast together with potatoes for 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  7. Step 7: Remove skillet from oven, transfer chicken and potatoes to plates. Stir 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter into pan sauce until glossy, then drizzle over the dish before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Quarters and Herb Jus take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Quarters and Herb Jus?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Quarters and Herb Jus?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Quarters and Herb Jus for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Quarters and Herb Jus?

Mediterranean mediterranean like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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