Chicken Pimientos Recipe
Potatoes, Lemon, Hot Cherry Peppers
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Potatoes
Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into quarters and place them in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Peppers and Garlic
Remove the stems from the hot cherry peppers and slice them in half. Peel and crush the garlic cloves.
- 4
Prepare the Lemon
Zest the lemon and then cut it in half. Set aside.
Cooking
- 5
Sear the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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- 8
Combine and Cook
Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the chicken and vegetables, adding the lemon zest as well. Cover the skillet and let everything simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Before serving, sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve hot with wedges of the remaining lemon on the side.
