Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 Tbs brown sugar
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs olive oil
1 C barbecue sauce
Shaved green onions, for garnish
Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts:
4 slices bacon, chopped
4 Tbs olive oil
1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, sliced thin, whites and greens
separated
1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs butter
Mashed Potatoes:
5 lb russet or Yukon gold potatoes
3/4 C salted butter
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 C half-and-half
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp pepper
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Directions: |
Directions:Cover chicken breasts with plastic wrap. Flatten with mallet until 1/2 inch thick.
Preheat large skillet over medium heat. In small bowl, mix together brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Season chicken.
Heat butter and olive oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook on first side until dark, 3-4 minutes. Flip and top each with 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce. Cook until cooked, 3-4 minutes. Remove let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with side of barbecue sauce.
Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts:
Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sprouts cut side down, cover and cook, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and whites of green onion. Stir and cook until garlic and green onion are fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and let reduce for 15 seconds. Remove from heat, add butter and toss to create sauce. Serve with bacon and green onion.
Mashed Potatoes:
Peel and cut potatoes into pieces the same size. Bring large pot of water to simmer and add potatoes. Bring to boil and cook for 30-35 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350º. Drain potatoes. Place back into pot. Mash potatoes over low heat. Turn off stove and add butter, cream cheese, and half-and-half. Mash. Add seasoned salt and black pepper. Stir well and place in medium baking dish. Top with a few pats of butter. Bake 8-10 minutes until warm. |
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