Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes
If you’re craving a delightful meal that brings both comfort and flavor, look no further than this Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes. This rustic dish features juicy chicken thighs paired with tender cabbage and hearty potatoes, all brought together with a blend of savory herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this one-pan recipe not only simplifies cleanup but also delivers a wholesome dining experience. With the smoky notes of paprika and fresh thyme enhancing every bite, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs
- ½ head cabbage, roughly chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine thyme, smoked paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper for the dry rub.
- Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the dry rub.
- In a large oven-safe pan, sear the chicken in reserved bacon fat until browned on both sides.
- Sauté chopped cabbage in the same pan until wilted.
- Add sliced potatoes and onions along with chicken stock; mix well.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken on top, then bake for 45–50 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg