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Crispy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Easy Recipe with Potatoes

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A simple and reliable one-pan recipe featuring crispy skin chicken thighs and tender roasted baby potatoes infused with bright lemon and mellow garlic butter flavors. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (red or Yukon gold), washed and halved
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
  • Coarse kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Toss them in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, place the chicken thighs skin-side down. Press gently with a spatula to ensure even contact.
  5. Sear the chicken for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Avoid moving the thighs too much.
  6. Flip the chicken thighs over and add the potatoes around the pan. Scatter the minced garlic and lemon zest over everything.
  7. Add the butter in small dollops around the skillet. The butter will melt and mingle with the olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest to create a fragrant sauce.
  8. Squeeze the lemon juice evenly over the chicken and potatoes. Add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs on top if using.
  9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are fork-tender.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  11. Serve warm, spooning the buttery lemon garlic sauce over the chicken and potatoes.

Notes

Dry chicken skin thoroughly before searing to achieve maximum crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. If potatoes brown too quickly, loosely cover skillet with foil halfway through roasting. Rest chicken after cooking to keep meat juicy. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil. For extra crispy potatoes, parboil for 5 minutes before roasting.

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Keywords: chicken thighs, lemon garlic chicken, one-pan meal, crispy chicken skin, roasted potatoes, easy dinner, weeknight recipe, garlic butter chicken

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