01/03/2026
π Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Honey-Glazed Carrots π₯π§β¨
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~650 kcal
π Ingredients
For the Chicken & Gravy:
π 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
π§ 2 garlic cloves, minced
πΏ 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
πΏ 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
π§ 1 tbsp butter
π« 1 tbsp olive oil
π§ Salt & pepper, to taste
π₯£ 250ml chicken broth
π₯ 100ml heavy cream
π½ 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
π₯ 800g potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and chopped
π§ 2 tbsp butter
π₯ 100ml warm milk or cream
π§ Salt, to taste
For the Glazed Carrots:
π₯ 300g baby carrots
π― 1 tbsp honey
π§ 1 tbsp butter
π§ Salt & pepper, to taste
π©βπ³ Instructions
Prep the potatoes: Boil chopped potatoes in salted water for 15β18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter and warm milk. Season with salt and keep warm.
Cook the chicken: Season thighs with salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5β6 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook another 5 minutes. Transfer to oven at 200Β°C (392Β°F) for 15β20 minutes until fully cooked.
Make the gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter, then stir in chicken broth and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes. For thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch mixed with a little water. Simmer until smooth and glossy.
Glaze the carrots: In a pan, melt butter and stir in honey. Add carrots and cook over medium heat for 8β10 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
Plate & serve: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with gravy and chicken. Serve with a side of glazed carrots and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
π‘ Notes & Variations
Swap thighs for boneless chicken breast (adjust time).
Add Dijon mustard to the gravy for a tangy twist.
Use maple syrup instead of honey for a deeper glaze.