One Pan Chicken & Potatoes
One Pan Chicken & Potatoes this is. Tender, juicy chicken and precisely roasted potatoes combine to create a tasty and simple one-pan chicken and potato dish. A tasty, quick dinner that’s ideal for hectic weeknights
Components:
- Four pieces of bone-in thighs or chicken legs Cut
- Three medium potatoes into cubes.
- Two medium-sized sliced carrots (optional)
- One sliced onion
- Four to five minced garlic cloves
- Two tablespoons of cooking oil, such as olive oil
- One teaspoon of salt, adjusted to taste
- One teaspoon of black pepper
- Red chili powder
- One teaspoon powdered coriander
- One teaspoon of optional garlic powder
- One teaspoon of optional thyme or oregano
- One tablespoon of lemon juice
Directions:
1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine the chicken in a bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, red chili powder, coriander powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Give it a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes to marinate.
2. Heat the Pan: Turn the heat up to medium in a big skillet or frying pan. Pour in 1 tablespoon of oil.
3. Cook the Chicken: Put the chicken, skin side down, in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Cook for a further five minutes after flipping. Take out of the pan and place aside.
4. Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Sauté the onions, garlic, potatoes, and carrots for about 5 minutes.
5. Combine Everything: Place the chicken back into the pan with the vegetables. Cover and cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.
6. Present and Savor: Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if preferred.
Warm bread or a crisp salad go nicely with this entrée. Savor your delectable one-pan dinner!
- It’s health benefits:
One-Pan Chicken and Potatoes’ Health Benefits:
1. High in Protein: Lean protein, which is necessary for muscle growth, repair, and general bodily function, is abundant in chicken.
2. Packed with Minerals and Vitamins: Potassium, vitamin C, and fiber included in potatoes promote digestion and heart health. Vitamin A, antioxidants, and immune-boosting qualities are added by carrots and onions.
3. Balanced Meal: This dish is a well-rounded, energy-boosting meal that contains fiber, healthy carbohydrates, and proteins.
4. Low in Unhealthy Fats: When prepared with olive oil, it produces heart-healthy monounsaturated fats rather than dangerous trans fats.
5. Easy Digestion: It is light on the stomach and easy to digest due to the mix of basic ingredients and little processing.
6. Promotes Weight Management: Eating a lot of protein and fiber prolongs feelings of fullness, which prevents overeating and promotes weight control.
7. Strengthens Immunity: The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities of garlic, onions, and spices help to fortify the immune system.
In addition to being delicious, this one-pan dinner is a healthy option for a balanced lifestyle.
- It’s disadvantage:
- Even while one-pan chicken and potatoes is a healthy dish, there can be some drawbacks. It can become less nutritious if it is overcooked, and it can become unhealthy if it contains too much oil or salt. Nutrient diversity may be limited by a lack of variety in plants. Dietary monotony may result from consuming it too frequently without moderation.
