More than once, I've heard Ina Garten say (about roast chicken), "That's all that anyone really ever wants for dinner anyway, isn't it?" If you're like me, you love roast chicken, but it definitely isn't the only thing I ever want for dinner. Hello? I love pizza, lamb chops, Vietnamese soup, beef stew, salmon... But there maybe are a few nights in the year when you really do just want a little chicken. If you're not in the mood to roast a whole bird tonight, this meal is for you. Especially if you keep frozen chicken thighs (boneless and bone-in) in the freezer at all times--a great treasure trove for very fast meals.
I happened to have made a huge vat of potatoes and vegetables to go with some fried trout for breakfast last Friday. Saturday night, all I had to do was cook the chicken and I was about ready to eat.