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Chicken And Potato Skillet

A simple one-skillet meal of marinated seared chicken and golden baby potatoes finished with parsley and lemon.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes halved or quartered depending on size
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • lemon wedges for serving
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 0.25 cup olive oil for marinade
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast-iron skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk or fork

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the halved or quartered baby potatoes and parboil for 8 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper to make the marinade.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to coat. Let them sit in the marinade for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the potatoes; longer for more flavor if desired.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in the 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drained potatoes cut-side down and sear without stirring for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Flip the potatoes and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden all over, then remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet and sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  7. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet, return the potatoes to the pan, and cook together for about 5 minutes so flavors meld. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.
  • Cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking.
  • Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.
  • Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and use within 3 days.