Roast Chicken with Kimchi Smashed Potatoes

A fusion dish combining crispy-skinned roasted chicken thighs with Korean-inspired kimchi smashed potatoes. Served with bitter greens and a tangy kimchi vinaigrette, this dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

4 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • pounds fingerling or baby Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 16 ounces Napa cabbage kimchi
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 4 cups bitter greens
  • mizuna
  • arugula

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss potatoes and 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until browned in spots, 10-15 minutes.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, rub chicken with garlic and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken skin side down until golden brown and crisp, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Arrange chicken skin side up on baking sheet among potatoes. Roast until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes longer.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    Using a large spoon, lightly smash potatoes. Scatter kimchi over; roast until kimchi is warm, about 5 minutes.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Meanwhile, whisk reserved kimchi liquid, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl.

    2 min

  6. 6.

    Scatter greens over, drizzle with half of dressing, and toss gently. Divide among plates and drizzle with remaining dressing.

    3 min

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