Girl, let me tell you about this absolutely mouthwatering recipe that’s become a total game-changer in my kitchen! I’ve been perfecting this Rustic Farmhouse Chicken and Root Vegetable Skillet, and honestly, it’s giving me all those cozy, home-cooked dinner vibes that’ll make your family think you’ve been cooking all day (when really, you haven’t 😉).
Listen up, because this one-pan wonder is about to become your new favorite!
What You’ll Need:
– 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin on, because we’re not counting calories today!)
– 2 sweet potatoes, chunked
– 3 carrots, cut into thick coins
– 1 red onion, quartered
– 4 garlic cloves, whole
– Fresh rosemary and thyme
– Olive oil
– Salt and pepper
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Okay, here’s where the magic happens!
1. First, pat those chicken thighs dry (nobody likes soggy skin!) and season generously with salt and pepper. Don’t be shy with the seasoning, honey!
1. Heat up your cast-iron skillet until it’s nice and hot. Add a splash of olive oil and place those chicken thighs skin-side down. Let them get golden brown and crispy for about 8 minutes. Trust me, don’t peek – let them do their thing!
1. While that’s happening, toss your veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half of your herbs.
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1. Once the chicken skin is gorgeously golden, flip them over and surround them with your seasoned vegetables. Scatter the remaining herbs and drizzle that honey-balsamic mixture all over.
1. Pop the whole skillet into a preheated 375°F oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
The result? A beautiful, Instagram-worthy dinner that tastes even better than it looks! The chicken skin gets perfectly crispy, while the meat stays juicy, and those vegetables? They soak up all those amazing flavors and become candy-sweet.
Pro tip: Serve this with a crusty bread to soak up all those amazing pan juices. You can thank me later! 😘
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Until next time, keep cooking with love (and maybe a little sass)! 🍗✨
