Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes (Printable)
Tender herb-marinated chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots for a comforting family dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Creamy Mashed Potatoes
09 - 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
→ Glazed Carrots
14 - 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
# How-To:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Italian herbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
02 - Place potatoes in a pot with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well and return to pot. Mash in butter, milk, salt, and white pepper until smooth and creamy. Keep warm.
03 - Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Simmer 8-10 minutes until barely tender. Drain. Add butter and honey to the pan, return carrots, and stir over medium heat 3-5 minutes until glazed and shiny. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
04 - Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil if needed. Remove chicken from marinade and cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
05 - Arrange chicken breasts alongside or atop mashed potatoes with a generous portion of glazed carrots. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary with minimal effort
- Everything cooks simultaneously so dinner lands on the table in about an hour
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for tomorrows lunch
02 -
- Pat the chicken dry before adding to the marinade or it will not coat properly
- Warm milk incorporates into mashed potatoes without making them gummy
- Do not overcook the carrots or they will turn to mush during glazing
03 -
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken
- Leftover mashed potatoes transform into incredible potato cakes the next day