Description
This comforting dinner brings together garlic herb-seared chicken thighs, rich creamy mashed potatoes, and tender roasted carrots. Each element complements the next, creating a complete, hearty plate that’s as satisfying to eat as it is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
6 large carrots, peeled and halved
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter (for mash)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tsp honey (for roasting carrots)
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs. Sear skin-side down for 5-6 mins until crisp. Flip and cook another 4-5 mins. Set aside.
- Garlic Herb Sauce: Lower heat. Add butter and garlic to pan. Stir until golden. Return chicken and spoon sauce over. Cover and simmer 10 mins.
- Roast Carrots: Toss carrots with oil, salt, pepper, and optional honey. Roast at 400°F for 20-25 mins until golden and tender.
- Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until soft. Drain and mash with butter, cream, salt, and white pepper until smooth.
- Assemble: Plate mashed potatoes, top with chicken and sauce, and add roasted carrots. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner