Seared Chicken & Goat Cheese Sauce with Mashed Potatoes & Carrot-Pepper Agrodolce

Seared Chicken & Goat Cheese Sauce with Mashed Potatoes & Carrot-Pepper Agrodolce
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Summary

For an elevated accompaniment to simply seared chicken (topped with a tangy sauce), we’re cooking a duo of sweet peppers and carrots with vinegar, honey, and raisins—a nod to classic Italian agrodolce, or sweetand- sour sauce.


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  • Prep time
    10 min
  • Cook time
    30 min
  • Servings
    2 Servings
  • Serving size
    1/2 recipe
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

2 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1/2 recipe
  • Amount per serving Calories 560

  • Total Fat 16g
    • Saturated Fat 4.5g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 135mg
  • Sodium 900mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 60g
    • Dietary Fiber 8g
    • Total Sugars 22g
    • Added Sugars 9g
  • Protein 47g
  • Potassium 1798mg
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • honey
    1 tbsp
  • goat cheese
    1 oz
  • golden potatoes
    3/4 lbs
  • carrots
    6 oz (about 3 whole carrots)
  • mini sweet peppers
    4 oz
  • onion powder
    1 tsp
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • smoked paprika
    1/2 tsp
  • dried parsley
    1/2 tsp
  • olive oil (divided use)
    5 tsp
  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    2 (12 oz total)
  • red wine vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • golden raisins
    1 1/2 tbsp
  • crushed red pepper flakes
    1/4 tsp
Directions

Directions

  1. Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce: Remove the honey and cheese from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Medium dice the potatoes. Peel the carrots; halve lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers; remove the cores, then quarter lengthwise. In a bowl, whisk together the cheese and 2 tablespoons of hot water. Prepare the spice blend: combine the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and parsley in a small bowl.

    <b>Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce: </b> Remove the honey and cheese from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling
on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Medium dice the potatoes. Peel the carrots; halve lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers; remove the cores, then quarter
lengthwise. In a bowl, whisk together the cheese and 2 tablespoons of hot water. Prepare the spice blend: combine the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and parsley in a small bowl.
  2. Cook & mash the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the pot of boiling water. Cook 16 to 18 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Using a fork or potato masher, mash to your desired consistency. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Cover to keep warm.

    <b>Cook & mash the potatoes: </b> Add the diced potatoes to the pot of boiling water. Cook 16 to 18 minutes, or until
tender when pierced with a fork. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Using a fork or potato masher, mash to your
desired consistency. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Cover to
keep warm.
  3. Cook the chicken: Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with salt (optional), pepper, and enough of the spice blend to coat (you may have extra). In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken. Cook 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.* Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a cutting board. Cover with foil to keep warm. * An instant-read thermometer should register 165°F.

    <b>Cook the chicken: </b> Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with salt (optional),
pepper, and enough of the spice blend to coat (you may have extra). In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken. Cook 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.* Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a cutting board. Cover
with foil to keep warm. <i>* An instant-read thermometer should register 165°F.</i>
  4. Make the carrot-pepper agrodolce: In the pan of reserved fond, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the carrot pieces; season with salt (optional) and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned and slightly softened. Add the quartered peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the honey, vinegar (carefully, as the liquid may splatter), raisins, and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the vegetables are coated. Turn off the heat.

    <b>Make the carrot-pepper agrodolce: </b> In the pan of reserved fond, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil on medium-high
until hot. Add the carrot pieces; season with salt (optional) and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally,
4 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned and slightly softened. Add the quartered peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until
slightly softened. Add the honey, vinegar (carefully, as the
liquid may splatter), raisins, and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook, stirring frequently,
30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the vegetables are coated.
Turn off the heat.
  5. Slice the chicken & serve your dish: Slice the cooked chicken crosswise. Serve the sliced chicken with the mashed potatoes and carrot-pepper agrodolce. Top the chicken with the sauce. Enjoy!

    <b>Slice the chicken & serve your dish: </b>Slice the cooked chicken crosswise. Serve the sliced chicken with the mashed potatoes and carrot-pepper
agrodolce. Top the chicken with the sauce. Enjoy!
Reviews
  • Not recommended

    The recipe omits the part of adding the goat cheese. I assumed because of the title that it goes in the sauce so that's what I did. My spouse liked this dish. I thought it was too sweet.

  • Recommended

    Minus the goat cheese sauce.