30-Minute Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Smashed Fingerlings
30-Minute Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Smashed Fingerlings is a vibrant dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in zesty lemon and garlic are perfectly paired with crispy, golden-brown smashed fingerling potatoes. This quick and flavorful recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings, making it a must-try for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb fingerling potatoes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs. Coat the chicken breasts in this marinade.
- Wash fingerling potatoes and place them in the baking dish alongside the chicken. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and potatoes are tender.
- Smash each potato gently with a fork while retaining their shape to create crispy edges.
- Serve chicken topped with pan juices beside the smashed potatoes, drizzled with extra lemon-garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g) with potatoes (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the chicken in a hot skillet before baking. Customize by using different herbs like rosemary or adding vegetables such as cherry tomatoes or spinach.