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Ingredients
**Main Ingredients:**
– 1½ pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered (depending on size)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons butter
– Salt and pepper to taste
– ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
– Fresh parsley for garnish
– Lemon wedges for serving
**Chicken Marinade:**
– 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
### Instructions
#### 1. Prepare the Potatoes
1. **Boil the Potatoes:**
– Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
– Add the halved baby potatoes and parboil for 8 minutes.
– Drain the potatoes and set them aside.
#### 2. Marinate the Chicken
1. **Prepare the Marinade:**
– In a bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
2. **Marinate the Chicken:**
– Cut the chicken breasts into strips.
– Toss the chicken strips in the marinade.
– Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the potatoes.
#### 3. Sear the Potatoes
1. **Heat the Skillet:**
– In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
2. **Sear the Potatoes:**
– Add the drained potatoes to the skillet, cut-side down.
– Sear without stirring for 3-4 minutes until they develop a golden-brown crust.
– Flip the potatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the other side.
– Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set them aside.
#### 4. Cook the Chicken
1. **Sear the Chicken:**
– Add the marinated chicken strips to the same skillet.
– Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
#### 5. Combine Chicken and Potatoes
1. **Cook Together:**
– Push the chicken to one side of the skillet.
– Add the seared potatoes back into the skillet.
– Allow them to cook together for another 5 minutes.
– Check the seasoning and adjust with more salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if necessary.
#### 6. Finish and Serve
1. **Garnish and Serve:**
– Remove the skillet from heat.
– Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
– Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy!
This Chicken and Potato Skillet is a hearty, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. The marinade infuses the chicken with a savory-sweet flavor, while the potatoes add a crispy, golden-brown texture. The red pepper flakes give it a subtle kick, and the fresh parsley and lemon wedges provide a bright, fresh finish. Enjoy this dish with a smile and a sense of culinary accomplishment!
