Description
Discover the comforting flavors of Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes, a delightful one-pan meal perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknights. This hearty dish features succulent chicken thighs, crispy bacon, and tender vegetables all baked together, creating a savory experience that warms the heart. The combination of smoky bacon and seasoned chicken enhances every bite, making it a family favorite. Plus, with minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pan preparation, you can enjoy quality time with your loved ones while savoring this rustic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs
- 5 slices bacon
- ½ head cabbage
- 4 potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 ½ teaspoons thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix dry rub ingredients in a bowl; coat chicken evenly.
- Cook bacon in a large oven-safe sauté pan until crispy; reserve fat.
- Sear seasoned chicken until browned; remove from the pan.
- Sauté chopped cabbage in remaining bacon fat until slightly wilted.
- Stir in potatoes, onions, and chicken stock; scrape any browned bits from the pan.
- Add chopped bacon back into the pan and arrange seared chicken on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken thigh with vegetables (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg