Monday, July 18, 2011

Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower

from Everyday Food

1 sweet potato (about 1/2 lb peeled & sliced 1/4 inch thick)
1/2 head cauliflower (about 1 lb) cut into medium florets
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt & ground pepper
2 Tbsp sherry or red-wine vinegar
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 oz each)
1 C low-sodium chicken broth
2 sprigs thyme
1/2 Tbsp cold unsalted butter

1. Pre-heat oven to 450. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potato & cauliflower with 1 1/2 Tbsp oil & season with salt & pepper. Roast until cooked through & browned on one side, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl & gently toss with 1 Tbsp vinegar.

2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tbsp oil over medium-low. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Cook until golden & cooked through. 30-35 minutes. Flipping halfway through. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

3. To skillet, add broth, thyme & 1 tbsp vinegar. Cook over medium-high, scraping up browned bits, until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. REturn chicken & any accumulated juices to skillet & turn chicken to coat with sauce. Remove from heat & stir in butter. Serve chicken with vegetables & pan sauce.

per serving: 349 calories; 13.2g fat (3.2g sat fat; 43.6g protein; 13g carb; 3.9g fiber

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