Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a savory and satisfying one-pan meal that combines tender chicken strips, golden sauteed potatoes, and a flavorful garlic butter sauce. It’s a delicious and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 lb (650g) chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 1/2 lb (650g) baby yellow potatoes, quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper
- Crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or coconut amino if you’re strictly paleo)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha)
- Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken strips with soy sauce, olive oil, pepper, and hot sauce. Allow to marinate while preparing the potatoes.
- Parboil the Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Potatoes: In a skillet, cook potatoes in olive oil and butter until golden and tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In the same skillet, cook chicken strips with garlic, red chili flakes, and herbs until browned. Add reserved marinade, then return potatoes to the skillet. Season and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with chili pepper, herbs, and parmesan cheese. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 624 kcal
- Sugar: 4.24 g
- Sodium: 241.42 mg
- Fat: 32.95 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19.36 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39.2 g
- Fiber: 5.25 g
- Protein: 43.71 g
- Cholesterol: 132.19 mg
