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Inspired by The New York Times Cooking - Paprika Chicken and Potatoes by Yasmin Fahr
Yields: 4 servings // Total time: 45 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes // Active cooking time: 5 minutes // Hands-off cooking time: 25 minutes
½ cup mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
1 Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
Salt
Black pepper
1½ pounds baby potatoes, sliced lengthwise into ⅛-inch-thick slices
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon of salt
Juice of ½ a lime
2 Tablespoons of Parsley
1) Preheat oven to 400°F.
2) Prepare the Paprika Mayonnaise, in a large mixing bowl, combine
½ cup mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Mix well and reserve about half ( ¼ cup) of this mixture to a small bowl (for the dipping sauce).
3) Prepare the chicken
Cut 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 2-inch pieces
Season chicken with salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Add seasoned chicken to the large bowl with remaining paprika mayonnaise and toss until evenly coated.
4) Prepare the potatoes
Using a mandolin, slice 1½ pounds baby potatoes lengthwise into ⅛-inch-thick slices
Spread the potatoes in a large sheet pan, and add 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Toss potatoes until evenly coated.
Spread potatoes in an even layer, placing thicker slices near the edges of the pan
Arrange chicken pieces on top of potatoes in a single layer
5) Prepare the paprika-lime dipping sauce
To the small bowl with ¼ cup of reserved paprika mayonnaise, stir to combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and juice from half a lime
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
6) Prepare the garnish
Chop 2 tablespoons parsley
1) Preheat oven to 400°F (in case you missed it in the preparation)
Place sheet pan in preheated oven.
Roast until chicken is cooked and potatoes tender (25 minutes)
2) Serving
Remove sheet pan from oven
Garnish chicken and potatoes with chopped parsley
Serve with chilled paprika-lime dipping sauce
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PRODUCE
1½ pounds baby potatoes
1 lime
Fresh parsley (enough for 2 tablespoons chopped)
MEAT
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
PANTRY STAPLES
½ cup mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
Smoked paprika
Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper