Description
This recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken thighs are simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with perfectly roasted baby potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 800g (1.76 lb) Baby Potatoes, Halved: Yukon Gold or red potatoes recommended.
- 500g (1.1 lb) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cubed: For richness and moisture.
- 3 Tablespoons (45ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: For roasting and searing.
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) Unsalted Butter: For sauce base.
- 1 Large Onion (≈150g / 5oz), Diced: Finely diced for seamless integration.
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Freshly minced for potent flavor.
- 2 Tablespoons (15g) All-Purpose Flour: To thicken the sauce.
- 250ml (1 cup) Low-Sodium Chicken Broth: Liquid base for the sauce.
- 150ml (⅔ cup) Heavy Cream: Adds luxurious creaminess.
- 60ml (¼ cup) Almond Milk: Enhances silkiness and sweetness.
- 1 Teaspoon (5g) Fresh Thyme Leaves: Earthy, herbaceous flavor.
- Zest of 1 Lemon: Brightens the flavors.
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) Fresh Parsley, Chopped: For garnish.
- 1 Teaspoon (5g) Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky depth.
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste: Enhances flavor.
- Sea Salt to Taste: Brings out flavors.
Instructions
- Prepare & Roast Potatoes: Halve potatoes, toss with oil, paprika, and salt, and roast at 200°C (400°F) for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Sear Chicken: Sear cubed chicken thighs in olive oil for 4-5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion in butter until translucent, then add minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Create Roux: Whisk flour into onion-garlic mixture for 1 minute.
- Build Sauce: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then heavy cream and almond milk; simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Infuse Flavor: Stir in thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer Chicken: Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Combine & Heat: Fold in roasted potatoes and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve with a drizzle of smoked paprika oil and chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra crispy potatoes, parboil them for 5-7 minutes before roasting. Chicken thighs stay moist during cooking, unlike chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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