This fantastic home meal features a juicy herb-crusted roast chicken served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and a medley of roasted vegetables. It’s a complete meal that’s perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or simply treating yourself to a delicious homemade feast. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
For the Herb-Crusted Roast Chicken:
- Whole chicken: 1 (4-5 pounds or 1.8-2.3kg)
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh rosemary: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Fresh thyme: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Lemon: 1, halved
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Black pepper: 1 teaspoon
For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
- Russet potatoes: 4 large, peeled and cut into chunks
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
For the Roasted Vegetables:
- Carrots: 4 large, cut into sticks
- Brussels sprouts: 1 pound (450g), halved
- Red bell pepper: 1, cut into strips
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
Equipment
- Roasting pan: For the chicken.
- Large pot: For boiling potatoes.
- Baking sheet: For roasting vegetables.
- Mixing bowls: Various sizes for mixing ingredients.
- Whisk and spatula: For mixing and stirring.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.