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A comforting braised chicken dish with tender roasted chicken legs, creamy mashed potatoes, and savory mushroom gravy. Simple, hearty, and full of layered flavor—perfect for cozy dinners.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2–3 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 2 brown onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 or 4 chicken leg portions
  • 250 g white mushrooms, chopped
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 kg Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 80 g salted butter, softened
  • 120 ml milk
  • 100 g extra mature cheddar, grated
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan).
  2. In a large baking tray or casserole dish, layer sliced onions, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Place chicken legs on top, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast for 35–45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  4. While chicken cooks, boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside, covered.
  5. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and cook chopped mushrooms until soft and browned to form the gravy base.
  6. Mash the cooked potatoes with butter, milk, and grated cheddar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve chicken with mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for more flavor and juiciness.
  • Add extra vegetables like carrots or leeks to the roasting tray.
  • Use chestnut or cremini mushrooms for a deeper gravy flavor.
  • For a dairy-free option, use plant-based butter and milk in the mash.
  • Mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated with added milk or butter.

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