Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience with this mouthwatering Sage Chicken and Potatoes recipe! Imagine tender, crispy-skinned chicken thighs nestled alongside golden, herb-infused potatoes, all roasted to perfection in a single skillet. This simple yet elegant dish promises to become your new go-to weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like it came straight from a gourmet restaurant kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Ensure the rack is positioned in the middle of the oven for even cooking.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve crispy skin during roasting.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and half of the chopped fresh sage. Massage the seasonings into the chicken to ensure even distribution.
- Wash and cube the potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Aim for consistent size to ensure even cooking.
- In a large cast-iron skillet or roasting pan, drizzle olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange the cubed potatoes around the chicken thighs. Sprinkle remaining sage over the potatoes.
- Season the potatoes with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows juices to redistribute, ensuring moist chicken.
- Garnish with additional fresh sage leaves if desired, and serve hot directly from the skillet.
Tips
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to ensure the crispiest skin possible.
- Use fresh sage for the most vibrant flavor - dried herbs won't provide the same aromatic punch.
- Choose a cast-iron skillet if you have one, as it provides the most even heat distribution and creates an incredible golden crust.
- Don't overcrowd the pan - give chicken and potatoes some space to ensure they roast instead of steam.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check chicken's internal temperature for perfectly cooked meat.
- Let the dish rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, guaranteeing moist and flavorful chicken.
- For extra richness, consider adding a pat of butter over the chicken during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 120mg
