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Lemon-Herb Chicken with Crispy Potatoes

Ingredients

  • pounds baby potatoes (halved)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 4 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
  • 4 garlic cloves (lightly crushed)
  • 1 lemon (half sliced and half juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions 

  • Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed sheet pan. Roast until they begin to brown.
  • Meanwhile, season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook until deeply golden. Turn and cook briefly on the second side.
  • Add garlic, lemon slices, rosemary, and thyme around the chicken. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
  • Move chicken to a plate to rest. Place the skillet over medium heat. Add lemon juice and stock, scraping up the flavorful browned bits. Simmer until lightly reduced.
  • Spoon the sauce over chicken and potatoes. Finish with parsley and serve with a simple green salad.

Notes

Let the chicken rest before serving. It keeps the meat juicy and gives the pan sauce a moment to settle into a glossy finish.