Pan-Seared BBQ Chicken Steak with Crispy Potatoes
Marinated chicken fillet seared in butter until golden, finished with a tangy BBQ and chili sauce reduction. Served alongside tumbled mixed vegetables and crispy fried baby potatoes, topped with dried parsley. A complete pan-seared dinner ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 9 oz chicken breast fillet, halved
- ¼ clove yellow onion, sliced
- 5 ½ oz baby potato, halved
- 1 ¾ oz mixed vegetablesbroccoli and carrots1:1
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- 2 tablespoon butter
- 6 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid milk, plain
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon parsley, ground dried
- 3 ½ tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Marinate chicken and sliced onion in marinade for at least 30 minutes or overnight in refrigerator.
- 2
Heat butter in a pan and sear chicken until cooked through and browned on both sides.
- 3
Add reserved marinade with water to the pan and simmer until liquid reduces.
- 4
Heat butter in another pan and sauté mixed vegetables until tender.
- 5
Deep fry baby potatoes in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- 6
Plate chicken steak with sautéed vegetables, potatoes, and pan sauce. Sprinkle with dried parsley.
Tips
Overnight marination develops deeper flavor; minimum 30 minutes acceptable for shorter prep.
Monitor pan sauce reduction to prevent over-concentration of salt from soy-based condiments.
Fry potatoes separately to prevent oil from absorbing BBQ sauce flavors.
Good to Know
Refrigerate cooked chicken and vegetables separately in airtight containers up to 3 days. Store fried potatoes in paper to prevent sogginess.
Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor. Prep and slice vegetables earlier in day. Deep fry potatoes just before serving for crispness.
Serve immediately while chicken is hot and potatoes remain crispy. Drizzle pan sauce over plated steak.
Common Mistakes
Overcook chicken to avoid dryness; remove when internal temp reaches 165F.
Skip reheating potatoes to avoid absorbing pan grease; fry fresh before service.
Reduce sauce adequately to avoid watery, diluted BBQ flavor on plate.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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