Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring crispy potatoes and juicy chicken in a garlicky butter sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs or breasts (swap as desired)
- 1.5 pounds crispy potatoes (cut into chunks)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons butter (for sauce and cooking)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
- 1 lemon lemon (for squeezing at the end)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Optional add-ins
- 1 cup green beans (to stretch the meal)
Instructions
- Cook potatoes in a pan until crispy, then set aside.
- Sear chicken until golden, then remove from pan.
- Add garlic and butter to the pan, cook briefly, then return chicken and potatoes. Add green beans if using.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or your favorite herbs.