Description
Herb roasted chicken with creamy mashed potatoes becomes your ultimate comfort meal that brings warmth straight to your dinner table. Crispy golden skin and tender meat nestled beside silky smooth potatoes guarantee a satisfying dinner your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Herb Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Carrots:
- 4 large carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F (200C). Use paper towels to completely dry 4 chicken thighs, ensuring maximum skin crispness.
- Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice from half a lemon, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, and paprika with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Massage herb mixture thoroughly onto chicken, working seasoning under skin for deeper flavor.
- Transfer chicken to parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast at 400F for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes after removing from oven to seal in moisture.
- Fill large pot with salted water. Add 2 pounds peeled, diced potatoes and boil for 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with fork.
- Drain potatoes completely. Return to pot and add ¼ cup butter and ½ cup milk.
- Mash potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to personal taste.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add 4 sliced carrots.
- Pour 1 ½ tablespoons honey and ½ teaspoon cinnamon over carrots. Cook 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle carrots with salt and add quick lemon squeeze for brightness.
Notes
- Pat chicken extra dry to ensure super crispy skin, using paper towels to remove all moisture before seasoning.
- Massage the herb mixture thoroughly under the skin for deeper flavor penetration and more seasoned meat.
- Let chicken rest after roasting to help redistribute juices, which keeps the meat tender and prevents drying out.
- For creamy potatoes, warm milk and butter before adding to create a smoother, more luxurious texture without lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg