Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Pan Gravy

🍗 Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Pan Gravy

Serves 2–3

Ingredients

Chicken

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary (or fresh, finely chopped)

• ½ tsp paprika

• Optional: ½ tsp onion powder

Pan Gravy

• Drippings from the chicken pan

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp flour

• ¾–1 cup chicken stock

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

2. Pat chicken thighs dry (this helps the skin get crispy).

3. Rub thighs with olive oil/butter.

4. Mix all seasonings together and coat the chicken evenly, especially under the skin if possible.

5. Place chicken skin-side up in a baking dish or cast-iron skillet.

6. Roast 35–45 minutes, until skin is golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

7. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.

Make the Gravy

1. Remove chicken and keep warm.

2. Place pan over medium heat.

3. Add butter to drippings, then whisk in flour.

4. Cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in chicken stock.

5. Simmer until thickened. Season to taste.

🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled & chopped

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½–¾ cup warm milk or cream

• Salt to taste

• Optional: garlic, sour cream, or cream cheese

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.

2. Drain well and mash while hot.

3. Add butter first, then milk gradually.

4. Season generously with salt.

5. Mash until smooth and fluffy (don’t overmix).

🥕 Honey-Glazed Carrots with Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots (whole or sliced into chunks)

• 1½ tbsp butter

• 1½ tbsp honey

• Salt & pepper

• Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil or steam carrots 8–10 minutes until just tender.

2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Add carrots, honey, salt, and pepper.

4. Toss and cook 3–5 minutes until glossy and lightly caramelized.

5. Finish with fresh herbs.

🍽 How to Plate (like the photo)

• Spoon mashed potatoes onto the plate and create a small well.

• Pour gravy over the potatoes.

• Add chicken thighs next to the mash.

• Pile glazed carrots on the side.

• Finish with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper.