One-Pan Chicken Thighs with Vegetables
Juicy chicken thighs braised with potatoes, mixed vegetables, and sour cream. A hearty, one-pan home-style dish.
- Time
- 45 min
- Serving
- 643 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $1.86
- Protein
- 35 g
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken thighspack 900 g ≈ $3.99 160 g
- 2 Mixed vegetables (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.60 150 g
- 3 Potatoes≈ $2.19 per kg 150 g
- 4 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
- 5 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 30 g
- 6 Sunflower oil 10 ml
- 7 Paprika 1 g
- 8 Salt 2 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Pat the thighs dry, season with salt. Slice the onion4 into half-moons, cut the potatoes3 into 2 cm cubes.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Sear the thighs 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the onion4 for 3 minutes until translucent. Add the potatoes3 and paprika, stir, and cook for 3 more minutes.
Return the thighs to the skillet, pour in 150 ml water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the potatoes3 are tender and the chicken1 juices run clear.
Stir in the mixed2 vegetables and sour5 cream, cover, and braise for another 8–10 minutes until the veggies are heated through and the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt.
Remove from heat, let rest covered for 5 minutes, and serve hot.
Tips
- Why it works
- Pat the chicken dry before searing to prevent steam from blocking crust formation; wet skin will make it steam instead of brown.
- Substitutions
- Use 150g frozen peas instead of the mix for a sweeter taste, or swap sour cream for 30g Greek yogurt if unavailable.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking turns the chicken dry. It’s done when it reaches 75°C internally and pulls away from the bone easily.
- Storing and reheating
- Keeps 3 days in the fridge; reheat in the microwave for 2–3 minutes with a splash of water to restore moisture.
- Serve with
- Pair with crusty bread to soak up the sauce, or serve with a side of buttered rice for a balanced lunch.
In short
- In the planner this dish is cooked for two days: reheat on day two.
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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