Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Pan Gravy
A delightful dish featuring juicy roasted chicken with a zesty cilantro lime marinade, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and rich pan gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cilantro, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the whole chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast the chicken for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken roasts, boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes), then mash with milk and butter.
- In a saucepan, whisk together chicken broth and flour, cooking over medium heat until thickened.
- Let the roasted chicken rest before serving with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Notes
For added zest, serve with lime wedges and extra cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: roasted chicken, cilantro lime, mashed potatoes, comfort food, family dinner