Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Smoky Paprika and Garlic Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs paired with crispy garlic potatoes infused with smoky paprika for a comforting, flavorful dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp, divided kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes russet potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced fresh garlic
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook another 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and keep warm.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, toss 1.5 lbs cubed russet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
Step 4: In the same skillet over medium heat, add potatoes and spread evenly. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until bottoms are golden and crispy, then stir and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes until tender and browned.
Step 5: Stir 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley into the potatoes and season with additional salt if needed.
Step 6: Serve the crispy garlic potatoes alongside the pan-seared chicken thighs immediately.