Description
Ina Garten’s skillet-roasted chicken thighs and potatoes blend rustic simplicity with elegant flavor. Mediterranean herbs and crispy skin make this dish a comforting classic that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (1.1 to 1.3 kg or 2.4 to 2.9 lbs)
- 600 ml (20.3 fl oz) buttermilk, shaken
- 450 g (1 lb) medium Yukon Gold or Maris Piper potatoes, unpeeled, sliced 6 mm (¼ inch) thick
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsps minced fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp dry white wine (such as Chablis)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 ½ tsps fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp kosher salt (plus extra for seasoning)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus extra for seasoning)
- 1/8 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
Instructions
- Marinate: Immerse chicken in buttermilk, seasoned with salt and pepper, refrigerate for 4-12 hours to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare Skillet: Warm oven to 356°F (fan) or 392°F (conventional). Generously oil a cast-iron skillet, creating a perfect roasting surface.
- Season Chicken: Extract chicken from marinade, letting excess drip away. Arrange skin-side up in skillet. Brush with Dijon-white wine mixture, then dust with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Initial Roast: Slide skillet into oven, roast for 30 minutes until chicken develops a golden, crispy exterior.
- Add Vegetables: Remove skillet, surround chicken with sliced potatoes and minced garlic. Coat vegetables in pan juices.
- Complete Roasting: Return to oven for another 30 minutes. Confirm chicken’s internal temperature reaches 154°F using a meat thermometer.
- Crisp Potatoes: Extract chicken, tent with foil. Boost oven temperature to 464°F, roast potatoes for 15 minutes until golden and crunchy.
- Serve: Reunite chicken and potatoes in skillet. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and chives, add final salt seasoning. Present directly from pan for a rustic, inviting meal.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Buttermilk bath tenderizes chicken and infuses deep flavor, so plan ahead and soak meat for 4-12 hours before cooking.
- Select the Right Skillet: Cast-iron delivers perfect heat distribution and creates a crispy exterior, enhancing overall dish texture and taste.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 154°F, ensuring juicy meat without overcooking.
- Crisp Potato Technique: Finishing potatoes at high heat guarantees a golden, crunchy exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg