Garlic Chicken and Potatoes Skillet Recipe
This Garlic Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty soy and Sriracha blend, paired with golden roasted baby yellow potatoes. Infused with aromatic garlic, herbs, and a hint of heat, this easy-to-make dish delivers a delicious balance of savory and mildly spicy notes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking, Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- Black pepper to taste
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lb baby yellow potatoes, quartered
- Salt for boiling water
Cooking and Seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter (divided)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- A pinch crushed red chili pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Prepare the chicken and potatoes: Cut chicken breasts into strips. Quarter the baby yellow potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, Sriracha sauce, and black pepper. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Marinate the chicken: Coat the chicken strips thoroughly with the marinade. Set aside in a bowl to absorb flavors while prepping the potatoes.
- Partially boil potatoes: Bring salted water to a boil in a pot. Add quartered potatoes and boil for about 8 minutes until they’re partially cooked but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- Roast the potatoes: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Once butter melts, add the potatoes and cook for around 8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and tender. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and chicken: In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp butter. Quickly add minced garlic and a pinch of crushed red chili flakes, sautéing until fragrant. Place chicken strips in the skillet, reserving leftover marinade. Cook chicken for 1-2 minutes per side until browned.
- Simmer chicken with marinade: Pour reserved marinade over the chicken in the skillet. Let it cook for a few minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Combine potatoes and herbs: Add roasted potatoes back into the skillet. Sprinkle dried oregano and fresh rosemary on top. Stir gently to combine and warm everything through.
- Season and finish: Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat once potatoes are warmed.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over the dish before serving for a fresh and savory finish.
Notes
- Using baby yellow potatoes ensures a creamy texture and faster cooking time.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha sauce to control the level of spiciness.
- Partially boiling potatoes before roasting helps achieve a tender interior with a golden exterior.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary add an aromatic flavor but can be substituted with thyme or basil if unavailable.
- For a gluten-free version, choose coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Leftover dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheats nicely in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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