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Boerewors with Roasted Potatoes & Chicken

South African pork sausage coiled and pan-seared until caramelized, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes and quick-cooked chicken thighs. A one-pan dinner that tastes like weekend braai.

Total time
28 min
Servings
4
Calories
685
Protein
48g
Boerewors with Roasted Potatoes & Chicken
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 90 seconds until shimmering.

  2. Step 2

    Coil the boerewors into a spiral and sear without moving for 4 minutes until edges brown.

  3. Step 3

    Flip the sausage, then scatter potatoes and chicken thighs around it. Drizzle with remaining oil, salt, and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Reduce heat to medium and cook covered for 16 minutes until chicken skin crisps and potatoes soften.

  5. Step 5

    Uncover, squeeze lemon juice over everything, and cook 2 more minutes until chicken reaches 165°F at the thigh.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot from the skillet with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet or large stainless steel skillet with lid
  • meat thermometer
  • tongs

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