Roasted Chicken Recipe
Herb-marinated chicken served with garlic mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, minced garlic, juice of half a lemon, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get under the skin. Squeeze the remaining lemon half inside the cavity of the chicken.
- 2
Let it Marinate
Cover the marinated chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight to enhance the flavor.
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 4
- 5
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Preparation
- 6
- 7
Cook the Garlic
While the potatoes are boiling, peel and mince the garlic cloves. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
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Serve
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and serve alongside the roasted chicken.