Chicken Skillet with Brussels and Squash

We love our cast iron skillet, and lately we’ve been eating a lot of bone in chicken with the skin on. We know a lot of people only eat boneless, skinless chicken breasts and we have to say we are guilty of cooking with them and using them in a lot of our recipes. But really, when it comes to flavor, you can’t beat bone-in chicken drumsticks and thighs. We really suggest you use them for this chicken skillet with brussels and squash.

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Honestly, one of the main things we LOVE about the paleo lifestyle is that we NEVER count calories or give too much worry to eating things like bacon and a little chicken skin.

And really, don’t you just want to dig in and eat that?

For this recipe you’ll get a full meal in one pan with some squash, brussels sprouts and crispy chicken that is seasoned to perfection. The crispy skin is oh so tasty and finger-lickin’ good.

Just rub the chicken down with the seasoning blend and throw it in the cast iron skillet to crisp up for 5 minutes on each side. Then, toss in the squash and brussels sprouts and bake it for 30 minutes and you are good to go!

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Chicken Skillet with Brussels and Squash

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 40 minutes mins

Total: 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4

This chicken skillet with brussels and squash is a full meal in one pan and the crispy chicken is seasoned perfectly. It's tasty and finger-lickin’ good.

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Ingredients

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For seasoning rub:

• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1.5 tsp pepper
• 1.5 tsp paprika
• 1.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp chili powder

For the skillet:

• 1 tbsp fat, (bacon fat or oil)
• 3 lbs bone-in chicken, (drumsticks and thighs or chicken quarters)
• 1 small butternut squash, cut into small square pieces, (or sub 1 delicata squash or 1 large sweet potato)
• 1 lb brussels sprouts, ends cut off and halved
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

 

• Start by making the seasoning rub. Combine all of the rub ingredients together in a small bowl and mix well.
• Season the chicken with the rub, making sure every bit of the chicken is covered liberally.
• Next, chop up the butternut squash and brussels and place in a bowl. Toss in the avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder. Mix well to incorporate the seasonings and spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add in the fat. Let the skillet warm up to full temperature.
• Add in your chicken to cook for 5 minutes. Flip it over to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add the squash and brussels to the skillet around the chicken. Carefully transfer the skillet to the oven using oven mitts.
• Cook for 30 minutes and remove everything from the oven. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Course: Main Course

Author: Justin Winn

Cuisine: American

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