Homemade Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs With Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions for Tender Chicken Every Time

Looking for an easy lemon herb roasted chicken thighs? This recipe walks you through every step.

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp chopped thyme or oregano
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper
• 600 g potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 tbsp butter
• 80 ml warm milk

Instructions

1. Mix the oil, lemon, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper and coat the chicken. Rest for 20 minutes.
2. Roast at 200 °C (400 °F) for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and 75 °C (165 °F) in the thickest part.
3. Boil the potatoes until tender, drain, and mash with the butter and milk.
4. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then serve with creamy mashed potatoes.

Tips

• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes so the juices stay in the meat.
• Pat the chicken dry before cooking for better browning.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat until steaming hot.

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