Chicken and Potato Skillet
This hearty and satisfying skillet chicken and potatoes requires only one pan, four ingredients, and 30 minutes of your time. It's the perfect for busy weeknight dinners or a relaxed camping meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 5 thighs)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning blend divided
- 12 ounces (340 g) baby potatoes quartered or cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with 1 ½ teaspoons of the seasoning blend.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl (or a resealable bag if you really want to avoid dishes) and toss with the oil and the remaining 1 ½ teaspoons of the seasoning blend. It won't seem like a lot of oil, but there will be enough fat rendered from the chicken to cook the potatoes.
- Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet. Set it over medium heat (on a stovetop, camp stove, campfire, or grill) and cook without moving the chicken until golden brown and the chicken releases easily, about 5 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over then nestle the potatoes around the chicken. Cook over medium heat, stirring the potatoes occasionally to ensure they cook evenly, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve directly from the skillet, with lemon wedges for squeezing over, if desired.
Notes
- If the chicken sticks to the skillet when you try to flip it, give it a couple extra minutes. The skin will release when it's ready and forcing it will cause the skin to tear.
- If your chicken thighs are very small, they may be done before the potatoes. If this happens, remove them from the skillet, let the potatoes finish cooking, then return the chicken to the skillet to warm through before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge or cooler for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.
- This chicken and potatoes skillet recipe is suitable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 portionCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 29gFat: 21gCholesterol: 96mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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