Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant and delicious dinner that shows your love and appreciation. This recipe features a perfectly roasted herb-crusted chicken served with seasonal vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. It’s a complete meal that is sure to impress, all while being easy enough to prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables (carrots, green beans, or asparagus)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Place the lemon halves inside the cavity of the chicken.
- In a large roasting pan, arrange the quartered potatoes and seasonal vegetables around the chicken.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
- While the chicken is roasting, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with milk and butter until creamy.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve with the mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to add your mother’s favorite vegetables to the roasting pan for a personalized touch.
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider brining the chicken overnight in a mixture of water, salt, and herbs.
- This dish pairs well with a light white wine or sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 27
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
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