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Chicken and Potato Skillet

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Chicken thigh with potatoes and yogurt sauce on a blue plate.
Photo by Maren Ellingboe King

This easy, one-​pan dinner was inspired by Melissa Clark’s delicious Sheet-Pan Chicken with Potatoes, Arugula, and Garlic Yogurt from the New York Times, and it’s perfect for busy weeknights and cool evenings. Fingerling potatoes have a particularly buttery flavor and texture, which pairs well with chicken. Serve with a simple salad or fresh arugula. The yogurt sauce is optional, but I like the creamy, tangy element it adds to the chicken—​alternatively, try it with your favorite hot sauce and crusty bread.

This recipe was excerpted from 'Fresh Midwest' by Maren Ellingboe King. Buy the full book on Amazon. This book was selected as one of the best cookbooks of 2022.

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