Smoky Pan Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Beans
Smoked paprika gives this pan-roasted chicken a delicious smoky flavor. Potatoes and green beans round out your plate for a budget-friendly meal in less than 30 mintues (and less than $2.50 a plate!)
Double Up: Double the chicken in this recipe and save the leftovers for Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad later in the week.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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5 oz chicken, 3/4 cup potatoes, and 1 cup green beans
Ingredients
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smoked paprika
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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cumin
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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honey
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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red or yellow baby potatoes (washed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 lbs
- 454 g
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olive oil spray
- 1
- 1
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boneless, skinless chicken thighs (visible fat removed)
- 1 1/2 lbs
- 680 g
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fresh green beans (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 lbs
- 454 g
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fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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olive oil
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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salt
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Directions
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In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, cumin, and honey together to form a smooth, thick paste. Set aside.
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Place the potatoes in a large saucepan. Fill the pan with enough cold water to cover the potatoes. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
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While the potatoes are simmering, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Mist the skillet with olive oil spray. Add the chicken, smooth side down. Brown for 2 minutes. Flip and brown for 2 more minutes.
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Spoon the honey mixture over the chicken. Cover the skillet with a lid, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170° F.
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While the chicken finishes cooking, add the green beans to the pan with the potatoes and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the stove. Drain the vegetables, place them in a bowl, and toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Serve the veggies with the chicken.