Grilled Citrus-Herb Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in fresh citrus and herbs, served alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 lbs, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks russet potatoes
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a marinade. Add 4 chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, place 2 lbs peeled and cut russet potatoes into a large pot of cold water, add 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Step 3: Drain potatoes well and return to pot. Add 4 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp salted butter, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mash using a potato masher until creamy and smooth. Keep warm.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear, with nice grill marks.
5. Step 5: Plate grilled chicken breasts alongside a generous scoop of garlic mashed potatoes and garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.