Crispy Herb-Roasted Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Tips for Experienced Cooks
To elevate the flavor profile, consider brining your chicken breasts for a few hours or overnight. This will help keep them juicy during the roasting process. Additionally, for the garlic mashed potatoes, instead of just warming the milk with garlic, infuse it by simmering the milk with garlic and a sprig of rosemary or thyme. Remove the herb sprig before mashing. Lastly, when roasting the Brussels sprouts, try adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan in the last 5 minutes of roasting for a nice, cheesy crust.
Step 1: Preheat oven and prepare herb mixture
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix together the dried thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Step 2: Season and roast the chicken
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with the herb mixture. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Step 3: Cook the potatoes
Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- 1 lb potatoes
Step 4: Make the garlic mashed potatoes
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and minced garlic over low heat until warm. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork, adding the warm milk mixture and butter until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Step 5: Roast the Brussels sprouts
On a separate baking sheet, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Roast the Brussels sprouts for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Step 6: Serve and enjoy
Serve the roasted chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. Enjoy!
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 4 whole chicken breast
Pantry Items
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1 1/2 pounds potato
- 1 pound brussels sprout
Seasonings & Spices
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
