Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes (Print version)

Tender garlic herb chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet honey-glazed carrots

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

→ Glazed Carrots

14 - 1 pound carrots peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil minced garlic Italian herbs parsley salt pepper and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
02 - Place cubed potatoes in a pot with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly then return to pot. Mash with butter milk salt and white pepper until smooth and creamy. Keep warm.
03 - Place carrot slices in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer and cook 8-10 minutes until barely tender. Drain well. Return carrots to pan with butter and honey. Cook over medium heat 3-5 minutes stirring until glazed and shiny. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil if needed. Remove chicken from marinade and cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through reaching internal temperature 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Arrange chicken breasts alongside or atop mashed potatoes. Add a generous portion of glazed carrots. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty, infusing meat with flavor while creating a gorgeous golden crust
  • Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Those glazed carrots convert even the most skeptical vegetable eaters instantly
02 -
  • Dont skip resting the chicken, those juices need time to redistribute or you'll end up with dry meat
  • Warm your milk before adding it to potatoes for the smoothest results
  • The honey glaze can go from perfect to burnt in seconds, watch it closely
03 -
  • Pound chicken to even thickness before marinating for perfectly uniform cooking
  • Deglaze the chicken pan with white wine and drizzle it over everything for restaurant-style finish

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