Boiled Potatoes to Serve with Bourbon Chicken
Time on your hands or strapped for time, either way there are options to make boiled potatoes to add to your bourbon chicken. Boil them in the microwave for 6-8 minutes or on the stove for just about double that time. After boiling just add some butter and fresh herbs and you have a simple side dish that has people thinking that you slaved over the stove all day.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds boiling potatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt optional
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
- fresh parsley minced - optional
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes gently under running water to remove any surface debris. Optionally you can cut the potatoes into chunks for faster cooking.
- Put the potatoes in a medium pot or saucepan. Add the salt and enough cold water to cover by 1-inch. (Note: starting with cold water helps the potatoes to cook more evenly.)
- Place on high heat and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to medium and boil uncovered for 12-30 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Check doneness by inserting a fork or skewer. The center of the potato will be fork-tender with a pear-like texture when done.
- Drain the potatoes. Serve with optional butter and parsley, or use as called for in recipes.