Grandma's Chicken

Transport your taste buds to the heart of home-cooked comfort with Grandma’s Chicken, a mouthwatering one-pan recipe that embodies nostalgia and hearty flavors. Perfectly seared bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are nestled atop tender baby potatoes and carrots, all simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh thyme, paprika, and garlic. This recipe combines old-fashioned cooking techniques, like skillet searing and oven-braising, to create tender, juicy chicken and deeply flavorful vegetables in just over an hour. Serve this golden, herbaceous dish fresh from the oven and garnished with parsley for a soul-warming family dinner that’s as inviting as a hug from Grandma herself. Classic flavors, simple ingredients, and a touch of love make this the ultimate comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
• 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly dredge each chicken thigh, shaking off excess flour.

Step 4

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 5

Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet, allowing it to melt. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Stir in heavy cream, fresh thyme, and paprika. Season the mixture with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Add the halved baby potatoes and carrot chunks to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the vegetables, skin-side up.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C), and the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy Grandma's comforting chicken with your family!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2168.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3815.3

Total Fat 248.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 911mg	0%
Sodium 3344.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 186.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 319.2mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 5968.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 21.2%