Description
Garlic herb chicken dances with crispy potatoes and tender green beans in this Mediterranean-inspired skillet masterpiece. Fragrant herbs and golden-brown chicken create a simple, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- ½ lb (225 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a robust 400F (200C), ensuring a perfectly calibrated cooking environment. Protect the baking surface with a light coating of oil or parchment paper.
- Transform baby potatoes into flavor-packed morsels by massaging them with aromatic olive oil, pungent garlic, vibrant Italian herbs, warm paprika, and a whisper of salt and pepper. Arrange them generously across the baking sheet.
- Initiate the potato roasting process, allowing them to develop a preliminary golden exterior for approximately 15 minutes, creating a tantalizing foundation for the upcoming dish.
- Embrace the chicken breasts with a luxurious coating of olive oil, complemented by remaining garlic, herbs, and spices. Massage the seasonings thoroughly to ensure maximum flavor penetration.
- Extract the partially roasted potatoes from the oven, strategically repositioning them to create space for companion ingredients. Nestle the seasoned chicken centrally and cascade green beans along the periphery, ensuring each component receives a delicate olive oil massage.
- Elevate the dish’s richness by cascading melted butter across the assembled ingredients, promising a decadent flavor profile that will tantalize the palate.
- Return the meticulously prepared ensemble to the oven’s embrace, allowing 20-25 minutes of transformative heat to coax the chicken to perfect doneness and potatoes to golden magnificence. Monitor the chicken’s internal temperature, seeking the safe threshold of 165F.
- Conclude the culinary journey by adorning the dish with freshly chopped parsley and presenting accompanying lemon wedges, introducing a bright, citrusy counterpoint to the robust flavors.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and create a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Choose baby potatoes with similar sizes for consistent roasting and prevent some pieces from overcooking while others remain undercooked.
- Arrange ingredients with space between them on the baking sheet to promote crispy edges and proper caramelization.
- Use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced for more vibrant flavor and better aromatic profile.
- Low-sodium diets can reduce salt content by using herb-heavy seasoning and fresh lemon juice for flavor enhancement.
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian-friendly version without changing the overall seasoning approach.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg