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GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN AND POTATOES SKILLET Recipe Image

GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN AND POTATOES SKILLET

This easy garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds (
  • 650g) chicken breast cut into strips
  • 2 pounds (
  • 650g) baby yellow potatoes quartered
  • tbsp olive oil
  • tbsp butter divided
  • garlic cloves minced
  • tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • tsp fresh oregano chopped
  • Salt and fresh cracked pepper
  • Crushed red chilli pepper flakes optional
  • Marinade:
  • /4 c soy sauce or coconut amino if you’re strictly paleo
  • tbsp olive oil
  • tbsp hot sauce or Sriracha
  • Fresh cracked pepper

Method
 

  1. Combine the chicken strips with soy sauce, olive oil, pepper, and hot sauce in a large bowl to make the garlic butter chicken and potatoes. Set aside.
  2. In boiling salted water, parboil the potatoes for about 8 minutes.
  3. Mix a tbsp olive oil and a tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the drained potatoes and cook for about 4 minutes and stir, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes more or until golden and fork-tender. Place the cooked potatoes on the plate. Set aside.
  4. Add the rest of the 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet and one layer, lay the chicken strips. Add in the garlic and red chilli pepper flakes.
  5. Cook the chicken strips for about a minute on both sides or until browned.
  6. Add the reserved marinade into the skillet and continue to cook until the marinade is cooked with the chicken.
  7. Add in and quickly stir the fresh herbs.
  8. Place the sauteed potatoes back into the pan and heat through.
  9. Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
  10. Once done, remove from the heat and serve immediately. Recommended, garnish with extra crushed chilli pepper, fresh herbs, and sprinkle over with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
  11. Nutrition Facts:
  12. Serving: Energy
  13. 01 cal Fat
  14. 95 g Protein
  15. 71 g Carbs
  16. 2 g Saturated Fat
  17. 35 g Polyunsat Fat
  18. 73 g Monounsat Fat
  19. 62 g Sugar
  20. 24 g Cholesterol
  21. 19 mg Sodium
  22. 42 mg Potassium
  23. 06 mg Fibe
  24. 25 g