Seared Chicken & Sherry-Maple Pan Sauce with Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Carrots
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Seared Chicken & Sherry-Maple Pan Sauce

with Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Carrots

30 MIN
2 Servings
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    We’re giving seared chicken a lift with a rich pan sauce, made with spicy maple syrup and tangy sherry vinegar. It’s the perfect accompaniment for creamy mashed potatoes and roasted carrots, dressed with a bit more maple syrup.
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      700 Cals (est.)
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    Seared Chicken & Sherry-Maple Pan Sauce with Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Carrots
    Title
    • 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
    • ¾ lb Carrots
    • ¾ lb Potatoes
    • 1 Tbsp Sherry Vinegar
    • 1 oz Butter
    • 2 Tbsps Mascarpone Cheese
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    Prepare the ingredients
    1 Prepare the ingredients

    Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. 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. Peel the carrots; quarter lengthwise, then halve crosswise. Medium dice the potatoes.

    Roast & glaze the carrots
    2 Roast & glaze the carrots

    Place the carrot pieces on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 15 to 17 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully transfer to a large bowl. Add half the maple syrup; stir to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Cover with foil to keep warm.

    Cook & mash the potatoes
    3 Cook & mash the potatoes

    Meanwhile, 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 the mascarpone and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a fork, mash to your desired consistency. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Cover to keep warm.

    Cook the chicken
    4 Cook the chicken

    Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a medium pan, 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.

    *The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 165°F for chicken.

    Make the pan sauce
    5 Make the pan sauce

    Add the vinegar and remaining maple syrup to the pan of reserved fond (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly and scraping up any fond, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined. Turn off the heat. Stir in the butter until melted and combined. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. 

    Slice the chicken & serve your dish
    6 Slice the chicken & serve your dish

    Slice the cooked chicken crosswise. Serve the sliced chicken with the mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. Top the chicken with the pan sauce. Enjoy!

    Tips from Home Chefs

    Prepare the ingredients
    1 Prepare the ingredients

    Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. 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. Peel the carrots; quarter lengthwise, then halve crosswise. Medium dice the potatoes.

    2 Roast & glaze the carrots

    Place the carrot pieces on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 15 to 17 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully transfer to a large bowl. Add half the maple syrup; stir to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Cover with foil to keep warm.

    Roast & glaze the carrots
    Cook & mash the potatoes
    3 Cook & mash the potatoes

    Meanwhile, 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 the mascarpone and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a fork, mash to your desired consistency. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Cover to keep warm.

    4 Cook the chicken

    Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a medium pan, 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.

    *The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 165°F for chicken.

    Cook the chicken
    Make the pan sauce
    5 Make the pan sauce

    Add the vinegar and remaining maple syrup to the pan of reserved fond (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly and scraping up any fond, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined. Turn off the heat. Stir in the butter until melted and combined. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. 

    6 Slice the chicken & serve your dish

    Slice the cooked chicken crosswise. Serve the sliced chicken with the mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. Top the chicken with the pan sauce. Enjoy!

    Slice the chicken & serve your dish
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