This easy one-pan skillet recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken thighs are cooked in the same pan as the potatoes and kale for minimal cleanup.
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
6 cups baby kale
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle trimmed chicken thighs with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, halved potatoes and the remaining ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper to the pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook the potatoes, cut-side down, until browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in ¾ cup broth, lemon slices, minced garlic and 1 tablespoon tarragon; bring to a boil over medium heat. Return the chicken to the pan.
Transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and add 6 cups kale to the lemon mixture in the skillet (use caution; the handle will be hot). Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the kale has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Nestle the chicken back into the pan. Garnish with tarragon, if desired.
