Honey Mustard Chicken

If you’re grilling, preheat your grill to maintain a temperature of 450-500°F. Oil the grill grates. Remove the honey from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the broccoli stem; cut into small florets. Large dice the potatoes. Halve the celery lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Peel and finely chop the garlic; using the flat side of your knife, smash until it resembles a paste (or use a zester). Thinly slice the chives. Roughly chop the peppers and almonds. Peel and finely chop the shallot to get 2 tablespoons (you may have extra). In a bowl, combine the chopped peppers and almonds, half the chopped shallot, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. 

Place the broccoli florets on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 16 to 18 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the pepper relish and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

While the broccoli roasts, in a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, verjus, remaining chopped shallot, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and as much of the garlic paste as you’d like. Season with salt and pepper.

While the broccoli continues to roast, add the diced potatoes to the pot of boiling water. Cook 14 to 16 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add the sliced celery and dressing. Stir to combine; season with salt and pepper to taste. 

STOVE: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
GRILL: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill the seasoned chicken 7 to 8 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

In a bowl, whisk together the honey (kneading the packet before opening) and mustard until smooth. Serve the cooked chicken with the potato salad and dressed broccoli on the side. Top the chicken with the honey mustard. Garnish with the sliced chives. Enjoy!