Balsamic Poached Chicken With Asparagus And Potatoes Food

BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, and coat the foil with cooking spray.
• Arrange the chicken thighs on the pan. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar and Italian seasoning.
• Place the potatoes in a large bowl along with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Arrange the potatoes around the chicken. Brush half of the balsamic mixture over the chicken.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Brush the remaining glaze over the chicken and add the asparagus to the pan. Season the asparagus with salt and pepper.
• Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until chicken is done and potatoes and asparagus are tender.
• Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Put a rimmed baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F. Toss the potatoes and garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl; set aside.
• Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook until browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the hot baking sheet. Scatter the potatoes and garlic around the chicken; reserve the bowl. Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil; leave the potatoes and garlic on the baking sheet.
• Add the asparagus and tomatoes to the reserved bowl; toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to the baking sheet with the potatoes. Bake until the vegetables are tender and the tomatoes start to burst, 13 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven; switch the oven to broil. Toss the parmesan, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Nestle the chicken in the vegetables and sprinkle everything with the parmesan mixture. Broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

CREAMY POACHED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS TIPS AND CRISPY POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Put the chicken into a large pot. Pour over the wine and chicken stock. Add water if necessary so the chicken is covered. Add the carrots, celery and onions and season with salt and pepper. Put over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let is sit for 30 minutes so the chicken finishes cooking. Remove the chicken from the pot and keep warm, reserving the poaching liquid.
• Strain 2 cups of the poaching liquid into a medium pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce the liquid by half. Whisk in the cream and reduce by half again. Cover and keep warm.
• Strain 1 cup of the poaching liquid into another medium pot over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the asparagus tips. Cook until they are just tender and bright green, about 1 minute. Drain and keep warm.
• When ready to serve, toast the bread and spread it with 2 of the tablespoons butter. Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the cream sauce. Place the toast onto a plate, top with a chicken quarter and ladle some cream sauce over it. Garnish with chives. Serve with asparagus tips and Crispy Potatoes au Gratin.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 4 shallow ovenproof ramekins with the softened butter.
• Slice the potatoes as thinly as possible. Fan a layer of potatoes into the ramekins. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over 2 tablespoons cheese. Add another layer of potato and season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over 2 more tablespoons cheese. Put the ramekins onto a baking sheet and pour the cream over the potatoes in each dish. Dot with the cold butter. Bake until brown and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes.

BALSAMIC POACHED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place potatoes in a roasting pan.
• Add the oil and 3/4 tsp of the salt, pepper and toss.
• Roast for 30 minutes, shaking the pan once.
• Add the asparagus to the pan, season with the remaining salt and toss.
• Roast until the asparagus are tender, 12-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, being the broth and vinegar to a boil.
• Add the chicked and if necessary, enough water (up to 1/2 cup) to cover it.
• Simmer for 1 minute.
• Cover and remove from heat, and set aside until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board.
• Return the liquid to medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes.
• Slice the chicken.
• Divide the ingredients among individual plates.
• Drizzle with the balsamic mixture.

ONE-POT BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Whisk balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, mustard, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set vinaigrette aside.
• Cut sweet potato into 1/4-inch thick fries.
• Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potato fries and cook, turning every 5 minutes, for 20 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Sear until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add asparagus, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook until asparagus and broccoli are bright green and tomatoes are slightly wilted, about 5 minutes. Move veggies to one side and add chicken and potatoes back into the pan. Pour in vinaigrette. Toss veggies and chicken slightly until chicken is cooked through and vinaigrette has thickened, about 5 more minutes.

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS CHICKEN WITH POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Season the chicken with half the thyme and salt and pepper; then add to the hot skillet.
• Cook the chicken 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
• Remove the chicken to a plate and cover it with foil to keep it warm.
• Return the skillet to the burner over medium-high heat; add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the 2 tablespoons butter.
• Add in the sliced potatoes, the remaining half of the thyme, salt, and pepper; cook about 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Add in the sliced onions and continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the wine, mustard, and chicken stock; bring up to a bubble; add in the asparagus and continue to cook 4-5 minutes, until the asparagus and potatoes are both tender.
• Add in the parsley and stir to combine.
• Serve the chicken breasts whole or sliced, on top of the potatoes and asparagus.

BALSAMIC POACHED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place the potatoes in a roasting pan. Drizzle with the oil. Season with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper, and toss.
• Roast for 30 minutes, shaking the pan once.
• Add the asparagus to the pan with the potatoes, season with the remaining salt, and toss.
• Roast until the asparagus is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the broth and vinegar to a boil.
• Add the chicken and, if necessary, enough water (up to 1/2 cup) to cover it. Simmer for 1 minute.
• Cover, remove from heat, and set aside until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board.
• Return the liquid to medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes.
• Thickly slice the chicken.
• Divide the ingredients among individual plates. Drizzle with the balsamic mixture.