Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots
Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots delivers a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for cozy family dinners or weeknight ease. This simple recipe creates savory comfort dishes with juicy chicken, creamy potatoes, and sweet carrots.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680g)
- 2 tbsp 30ml olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup 240ml chicken broth
- 1 tbsp 15ml lemon juice
- 2 lbs 900g potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup 120ml milk
- 4 tbsp 60g unsalted butter
- 1 lb 450g carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tbsp 30g butter
- 2 tbsp 25g brown sugar
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Substitution: Use chicken thighs for breasts; sweet potatoes for regular potatoes.
Instructions
Season Chicken
- I season 4 chicken breasts with salt, pepper, 1 tbsp oregano, and 1 tbsp thyme for these Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots.
Sear Chicken
- I heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high, searing chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden for these savory comfort dishes.
Make Sauce
- I remove chicken, sauté 4 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute, add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp lemon juice, scraping skillet bits for these flavorful home-cooked meals.
Simmer Chicken
- I return chicken to the skillet, simmering in sauce for 5–7 minutes until 165°F (74°C) for this simple recipe.
Boil Potatoes
- I boil 2 lbs cubed potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender for these cozy family dinners.
Mash Potatoes
- I drain potatoes, mash with ½ cup milk, 4 tbsp butter, salt, and pepper until creamy for these savory comfort dishes.
Cook Carrots
- I melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan, sauté 1 lb carrot sticks for 5 minutes, then add 2 tbsp brown sugar, cooking 5 more minutes until glossy for these flavorful home-cooked meals.
Serve Dish
- I plate chicken with sauce, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, and garnish with parsley for these cozy family dinners.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust the level of creaminess in the mashed potatoes by adding more or less milk.
- If you prefer sweeter carrots, increase the amount of brown sugar.
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