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Lemon & Herb Chicken with Crispy Fingerling Potatoes

weeknightlightitalian-inspired
10 minPrep30 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

  • 1½ poundschicken breasts
  • 1½ poundsfingerling potatoes
  • 2lemon
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 3 sprigsfresh thyme
  • 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
  • 4 tablespoonsolive oil
  • ·salt
  • ·black pepper

Prep

  1. 01

    Cut fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise.

  2. 02

    Mince 4 garlic cloves.

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss fingerling potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.

  2. 02

    While potatoes roast, pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

  3. 03

    Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.

  4. 04

    Add minced garlic, thyme sprigs, and rosemary sprigs to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 05

    Nestle chicken back into the skillet. Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the chicken and scatter thin slices of the second lemon around it.

  6. 06

    Transfer skillet to the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part.

  7. 07

    Remove from oven. Stir the roasted potatoes into the skillet or serve alongside the chicken. Drizzle everything with any pan juices and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Spice Tips

For a touch of warmth, finish with a pinch of red pepper flakes scattered over the chicken. A handful of fresh parsley or dill stirred in at the end adds bright, herbaceous depth.

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