Meal: Chicken in Spicy and Sweet Onion Sauce
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 lbs small red-skinned potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken breasts
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
3 tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups chicken broth
Directions
Potatoes:
1) Cut potates in half and place in pot, then cover with water.
2) Cover pot with lid and bring to boil.
3) Salt water and potatoes; cook uncovered at a boil until tender, 10-12 minutes.
4) Drain and return potatoes to hot pot to dry.
5) Add cream and butter to potatoes; smash to desired consistency; season with salt and pepper.
Chicken:
1) Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat.
2) Add 2 tbsp olive oil.
3) Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet.
4) Brown chicken on both sides, 3 minutes per side.
5) Remove and reserve chicken, covered with foil to retain heat.
6) Add 1 tbsp olive oil, onions, tyme, honey, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
7) Cook, stirring frequently, for 7-8 minutes or until onions are brown and carmelized.
8) Add cider vinegar and chicken broth.
9) Bring liquids to simmer.
10) Return chicken to skillet.
11) Cook at a simmer for 10 minutes, flipping chicken over halfway through.
12) Serve chicken and sauce over mashed potatoes.