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BBQ Chicken & Fries Plate

A complete restaurant-quality meal with crispy BBQ chicken leg quarters, golden homemade fries, and creamy coleslaw. Everything cooks in one skillet in under 45 minutes with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
For the Fries
  • 4 large potatoes cut into thick fries
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Coleslaw
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper all over both sides, including under any skin flaps. Let sit for a few minutes while you prepare the other components.
  2. Cut potatoes into thick fries about half-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fries in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden on the bottom. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and tender. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper while hot.
  3. In the same skillet with leftover oil, place chicken skin-side down over medium heat. Cook for 12-15 minutes without moving, allowing skin to render and brown. Flip and cook another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. In the last minute, brush with BBQ sauce and let it caramelize.
  4. In a small bowl, toss coleslaw mix with mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust mayo or vinegar to your preference, tasting as you go for the right balance of creamy and tangy.
  5. Arrange the BBQ chicken and fries on a plate alongside coleslaw. Garnish chicken with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while everything is hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSodium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Pat the chicken dry for crispier skin. Use thick-cut fries for better texture. Make coleslaw just before serving or store separately to prevent sogginess. For extra caramelization on the chicken, brush BBQ sauce in the last 2 minutes of cooking rather than earlier.

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