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Juicy Garlic Herb Chicken Recipe Ready in Just 30 Minutes

garlic herb chicken

A simple one-pan chicken dinner with garlic herb flavors and crispy potato wedges.

Ingredients

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  • For the potato wedges:
    • 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into wedges
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for topping)
  • For the chicken & mushrooms:
    • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces
    • 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter), divided
    • 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, adds depth)
    • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss potato wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
  5. While potatoes bake, toss chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  8. Remove to a plate.
  9. Add remaining oil to the skillet.
  10. Add mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until browned.
  11. Stir in red bell pepper and cook 2–3 minutes more.
  12. leave minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  13. Return chicken to the skillet.
  14. Stir in Worcestershire (if using) and cook 1–2 minutes to coat everything.
  15. Plate chicken mixture next to crispy potato limitless.
  16. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Swap red bell pepper for green if preferred.
  • Use butter instead of oil for richer flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

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