Spanish-Spiced Chicken & Saffron Aioli with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables

Spanish-Spiced Chicken & Saffron Aioli

with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables

35 MIN
+$9.49/serving 4 Servings
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    This recipe highlights some of the bold flavors beloved in Spanish cuisine, like the blend of traditional spices (like paprika, coriander, and more) we’re using to season our seared chicken breasts, and the fragrant saffron aioli spooned on top. On the side, sautéed zucchini and tomatoes cooked with crushed red pepper lends a kick of heat, while smooth mashed potatoes round out the dish on a hearty note.
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    Spanish-Spiced Chicken & Saffron Aioli with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables
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    • 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
    • 1½ lbs Potatoes
    • 2 Zucchini
    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • ½ lb Grape Tomatoes
    • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
    • 1 Tbsp Sherry Vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp Spanish Spice Blend (Smoked Paprika, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Dried Mexican Oregano, Cayenne Pepper & Ground Cinnamon)
    • 4 Tbsps Crème Fraîche
    • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    • 1 pinch Saffron

    Spanish-Spiced Chicken & Saffron Aioli

    Prepare the ingredients
    1 Prepare the ingredients

    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. Quarter the zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Peel 2 cloves of garlic. Roughly chop 1 clove. Using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate the remaining clove into a paste. Halve the tomatoes. Place in a bowl; add the chopped garlic. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. In a separate bowl, combine the saffron and 1 teaspoon of warm water; set aside to steep (or bloom).

    2 Cook & mash the potatoes

    Add the diced potatoes to the pot of boiling water and cook 17 to 19 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add the crème fraîche and a drizzle of olive oil; using a fork or potato masher, mash to your desired consistency. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

    Cook & mash the potatoes
    Cook the chicken
    3 Cook the chicken

    Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season on both sides with salt, pepper, and the spice blend. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle 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.

    4 Cook the vegetables
    In the pan of reserved fond, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the zucchini pieces in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the prepared tomatoes 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 occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Add the vinegar (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the vegetables are coated and most of the liquid has cooked off. Turn off the heat.
    Cook the vegetables
    Make the saffron aioli & serve your dish
    5 Make the saffron aioli & serve your dish

    To the bowl of bloomed saffron, add the mayonnaise and as much of the garlic paste as you'd like. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Slice the cooked chicken crosswise. Serve the sliced chicken with the mashed potatoes and cooked vegetables. Top the chicken with the saffron aioli. Enjoy!

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