Herb-Crusted Roast Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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A comforting meal with tender roast chicken and creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with fresh herbs. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs Chicken legs, Rosemary, Thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pcs (1.5 lbs total) Chicken legs
1 tbsp (chopped) Rosemary
1 tsp (chopped) Thyme
1 large (zested and juiced) Lemon
3 cloves (minced) Garlic
4 medium (peeled and cubed) Potatoes
2 tbsp Butter
1/4 cup Milk
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub chicken legs with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp rosemary, and 1 tbsp lemon zest. Place in a roasting pan.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, mash 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp thyme. Spread over chicken.
Step 3: Toss potatoes with 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp butter, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Spread in a baking dish and roast alongside chicken for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with mashed potatoes and remaining lemon zest.