Description
Juicy Herb-Roasted Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots is a comforting, classic dinner featuring tender herb-seasoned chicken, rich and creamy mashed potatoes with garlic, and sweet, buttery glazed carrots. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any cozy evening meal.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp each fresh chopped rosemary, thyme, and parsley (or 1/3 tsp each dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional for serving)
- 2 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves (for boiling)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped chives or parsley (optional)
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub chicken with olive oil or butter, and season with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Roast in a baking dish for 35–45 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before serving.
- While chicken cooks, boil potatoes and garlic cloves in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, warm cream or milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in herbs if using.
- In a skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar or honey, stir in carrots and salt, and cook over medium heat until tender and glossy, about 10–15 minutes. Add herbs if desired.
- Plate chicken, mashed potatoes, and carrots together. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken for faster cooking or roast a whole spatchcocked chicken for a crowd.
- Swap sour cream or roasted garlic into the mash for a flavor twist.
- Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar in the carrots for a richer glaze.
- Reheat chicken in oven for crisp skin; sides can be warmed on stove or microwave.
- Prep ahead and reheat gently before serving for easy entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
