Description
Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots is a comforting dish that combines sweet and savory flavors. Tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed in a rich honey-balsamic sauce are paired with creamy goat cheese mashed potatoes and vibrant roasted carrots. This meal is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, delivering both impressive presentation and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, softened
- 2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper; place them skin-side up in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and herbs of your choice. Pour over the chicken.
- Toss carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on another baking sheet.
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter and goat cheese until creamy.
- Roast chicken and carrots for about 35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve chicken alongside mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg