Description
Roast chicken with mashed potatoes is the ultimate comfort meal, combining tender, flavorful chicken with creamy, rich mashed potatoes for a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole free-range chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Mixed herbs to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Choose a high-quality, free-range chicken for the best flavor.
- Season the chicken generously inside and out with salt, pepper, and mixed herbs.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is roasting, peel and chop the potatoes.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter and cream to the potatoes and mash until creamy and smooth.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Carve the chicken and serve it alongside the creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest after roasting to ensure juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 90
- Category: chicken
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: roast chicken, mashed potatoes, comfort food, family meal, hearty dinner