Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots
Indulge in the rich flavors of Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce, perfectly paired with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots. This delightful dish combines juicy, tender chicken thighs with a savory garlic sauce that elevates weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 300 g potatoes
- 8 baby carrots
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, pepper, and herbs (thyme or mixed)
Instructions
- Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk; season to taste.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté carrots for 2 minutes. Drizzle with honey and salt, cover, and cook on low for 10-12 minutes.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and thyme. Sear skin-side down in the skillet with olive oil for about 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet; coat with sauce and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve chicken alongside mashed potatoes and glazed carrots; drizzle extra sauce over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce, mashed potatoes (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg