Savory Herb-Roasted Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

For the Herb-Roasted Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Herb-Roasted Chicken:
1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F. PT10M
2. Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, inside and out. PT5M
3. Stuff and Tie: Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon quarters. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. PT5M
4. Roast the Chicken: Place the chicken in a roasting pan breast-side up. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. PT1H15M
5. Rest: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. PT10M

Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
1. Boil Potatoes: In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. PT20M
2. Sauté Garlic: While the potatoes are boiling, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. PT2M
3. Mash and Mix: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add sautéed garlic, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste. PT5M

Total Time

PT2H
2 hours

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Herb-Roasted Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Recipe, Roast Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Family Meal, Chicken Dinner, Savory Dish, Oven-Baked

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2,560

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