Chicken Thighs and Potatoes Recipe
- cook TIME 50 mins
- prep TIME 5 mins
- total TIME 55 mins
Ingredients (14)
- 20 oz skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 24 oz baby potatoes quartered
- 2 oz lemon sliced
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep:
Place the chicken thighs on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to trim off any excess fat.
Halve the baby potatoes lengthwise, then cut those halves in half lengthwise again to quarter.
Cut the lemon in half lengthwise. Place the halved lemon cut-side down on a chopping board, then cut it lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Prepare a clean microplane zester. Move the lemon back and forth over the grates and rotate the lemon as you go.
Finely chop the fresh parsley.
Cook:
Season the chicken thighs: On a large platter, add 20 oz skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Rub the seasonings evenly onto both sides of the chicken thighs.
Microwave the baby potatoes: Place 24 oz quartered baby potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl covered with plastic wrap. Microwave it on high for 10 minutes.
Sear the well-seasoned chicken thighs: Place a large cast-iron pan over low heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 7 minutes, then remove them from the heat.
Pan-sear the baby potatoes: Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and the microwaved baby potatoes to the same cast-iron pan. Sear them evenly for 7 minutes. Turn off the heat, then sprinkle 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp thyme onto the baby potatoes.
Bake all the ingredients: Arrange the chicken thighs on top of the baby potatoes. Place the cast-iron pan in a preheated oven and bake it at 425°F for 25 minutes.
Garnish and serve: Remove the pan from the oven. Scatter 2 tbsp parsley and 2 oz sliced lemon over the top for decorations. Enjoy!
