🍗 Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Potatoes 

🧾 Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Potatoes

• 400g (14 oz) baby potatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey (optional, for balance)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme

For Garnish

• Fresh parsley (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.

Step 2: Season and Sear the Chicken

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
3. Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice.
4. Add oregano or thyme and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Combine Everything

1. Return chicken to the pan.
2. Add roasted potatoes.
3. Spoon sauce over chicken and potatoes.
4. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and coated in sauce.

Step 5: Serve

1. Garnish with fresh parsley.
2. Serve hot directly from the pan.

✨ Pro Tips

• Pound chicken slightly for even thickness → cooks evenly.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan → better sear.
• Let sauce reduce slightly for a richer, glossy finish.
• Use baby potatoes for creamy texture inside and crispy outside.

🍽️ Final Result

Juicy, golden-seared chicken coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with crispy roasted potatoes — a comforting, one-pan meal that’s both simple and packed with flavor.