Description
A delicious recipe for Old Bay Chicken Thighs served with garlic thyme skillet potatoes, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried thyme)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, rubbing it under the skin.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add halved baby potatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to color.
- Add minced garlic and thyme, stirring for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up brown bits from the skillet, and nestle the chicken thighs back in, skin-side up.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Remove the lid, stir in butter, and let it melt into the broth.
- Serve chicken thighs over garlic thyme potatoes, spooning broth over the top and garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Old Bay Chicken Thighs, Garlic Thyme Potatoes, Skillet Recipe, Hearty Meal