Juicy Roasted Chicken Dinner Recipe Ready in Just 45 Minutes
A classic herb-roasted chicken dinner with creamy mashed potatoes and tender asparagus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken leg quarters (thigh and drumstick attached)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pat chicken leg quarters dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Place chicken skin-side up on a baking dish and roast for 40–45 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- While chicken roasts, boil potatoes in salted water for 15–18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain.
- Mash potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.
- Toss asparagus lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for the last 12–15 minutes until tender with slight char.
- Plate chicken with mashed potatoes and asparagus, spooning pan juices over the chicken if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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