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Savory Herb Crusted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes — restaurant-quality recipe photo

Savory Herb Crusted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Savory Herb Crusted Chicken Thighs are juicy and flavorful, paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup milk

4 tablespoons butter


Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. 3. Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken thighs.

4. 4. Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until cooked through.

5. 5. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

6. 6. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add garlic, milk, and butter, then mash until smooth.

7. 7. Serve the chicken thighs with a generous scoop of garlic mashed potatoes.

8. 8. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.


Notes

For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Feel free to add your favorite herbs to the chicken rub.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes
  • Calories: 600 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: chicken, herbs, mashed potatoes, dinner