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Cast Iron Chicken

This cast iron chicken is full of fresh rosemary and bright lemon flavors. Made with potatoes and mushrooms, it’s perfect for dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed yellow potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves plus 2 whole rosemary sprigs
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 2 lemons save those squeezed halves!
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
  • 10 ounces baby bella mushrooms

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Fill a large pot with cold water and cut potatoes.
  3. Cook on high until potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart.
  4. When ready drain the potatoes and set them aside.
  5. On a cutting board finely mince rosemary leaves, garlic cloves, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Mince together until paste forms.
  6. Add herb paste to a medium-sized bowl and mix with the juice of 1 lemon and olive oil.
  7. Add chicken and coat thoroughly.
  8. Heat a large 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is brown and crispy.
  10. Remove from the pan, add the mushrooms and potatoes, and drizzle with any remaining chicken marinade and juice from the remaining lemon.
  11. Top with chicken, skin side up.
  12. Add rosemary sprigs and squeezed lemon halves to skillet and roast, uncovered, until skin is crisp and chicken is cooked all the way through, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 734mg (31%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 734mg 31%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.