# Crispy Chicken Thighs with Broccoli Mashed Potatoes

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- Published: 2021-01-30T05:00:18+11:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

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[⌊Delicious crispy chicken thighs served with creamy broccoli mashed potatoes and
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mashed potatoes and fresh lemon wedges⌉[

You can also add herbs and nuts to the breadcrumb coating for a little extra texture
and flavour.

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## Crispy Chicken Thighs with Broccoli Mashed Potatoes

 Recipe by Stay at Home Mum

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Golden, crispy chicken thighs served with creamy broccoli-infused mashed potatoes,
creating a comforting and flavorful meal.

 Course: MainCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

 Adjust servings

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5

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

550

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

15

minutes

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### Ingredients

 *  To Make the Mash
 * 1 kg potatoes, peeled
 * 1 head broccoli, cut into pieces – use the stem here too, just cut it really 
   small
 * 1 cup Butter, as much or as little as you like, the more butter the better for
   me
 * 1 Salt and pepper, to season
 *  To Make The Crunchy Chicken
 * 8 chicken thigh fillets
 * 2 cups Breadcrumbs
 * 3 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 1 tbsp salt and pepper
 * 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
 * 60 grams butter, melted

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### Directions

 *  To Make the Mash
 * Add the potatoes and the broccoli stem to a large pot of salted cold water and
   bring to the boil over high heat.
 * Cook for 15 mins then add the broccoli. Cook for a further 10 mins or until the
   potatoes are cooked through, drain well. Use a masher or potato ricer to mash
   the potatoes then add as little or as much butter as you want.
 * To Make The Crunchy Chicken
 * Preheat oven to 180°C
 * Place the chicken thighs on an oven tray and rub the garlic into them
 * Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the thyme
 * Combine the melted butter and breadcrumbs and mix well. Press the crumbs over
   the chicken thighs and press down.
 * Bake in the oven for 35 to 40 mins or until cooked through
 * Serve with broccoli mash, rocket and a lemon wedges.

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[⌊Delicious crispy chicken thighs served with creamy broccoli mashed potatoes perfect
for a comfortin⌉⌊Delicious crispy chicken thighs served with creamy broccoli mashed
potatoes perfect for a comfortin⌉[

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 Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

 Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical
home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney,
she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school 
age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience
in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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