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Herb-Roasted Chicken Recipe Easy Perfect Sunday Dinner with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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A comforting herb-roasted whole chicken with crispy skin paired with creamy, slightly chunky garlic mashed potatoes. Perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner that feels like a warm hug.

Ingredients

  • Whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds / 1.8-2.3 kg)
  • Fresh rosemary (3-4 sprigs)
  • Fresh thyme (4-5 sprigs)
  • Garlic (6 cloves)
  • Unsalted butter (4 tbsp / 60 g)
  • Olive oil (2 tbsp / 30 ml)
  • Yellow onions (1 medium, sliced)
  • Russet potatoes (2 pounds / 900 g), peeled and chopped
  • Whole milk or cream (1/2 cup / 120 ml)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Allow 10-15 minutes for the oven to reach temperature.
  2. Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. Loosen the skin over the breast by sliding your fingers under it without tearing.
  3. Finely mince 3 cloves of garlic and chop rosemary and thyme leaves. Mix with 3 tablespoons (45 g) softened butter, salt, and pepper.
  4. Rub the herb-garlic butter mixture evenly under the loosened skin, especially over the breast meat.
  5. Rub the remaining olive oil and 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter all over the chicken skin. Season generously with salt, pepper, and extra chopped thyme and rosemary.
  6. Place sliced onions in the roasting pan and set the chicken on top, breast side up.
  7. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (75°C).
  8. While the chicken roasts, boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  9. Drain potatoes and add minced garlic (3 cloves). Mash with butter and warm milk. Season with salt and pepper, keeping the texture slightly chunky.
  10. Once out of the oven, tent the chicken loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  11. Carve the chicken and serve alongside the garlic mashed potatoes. Spoon some pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispy skin. Rub herb butter under the skin for juicy, flavorful meat. Rest the chicken after roasting to redistribute juices. Salt the potato boiling water well and warm the milk before adding to keep mash hot. Use a meat thermometer for best results. Tent chicken with foil if skin browns too fast.

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