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Honey Balsamic Chicken, Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Broccolini

A meal you'll want to add to your dinner menu asap! It's sweet and salty, hearty-but-healthy, and just the most wholesome, delicious dish (gluten and dairy-free too!).
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rachael DeVaux

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • 9 x 13 baking dish
  • medium or large pot
  • medium skillet (cast iron is a great option)
  • electric beater or immersion blender (optional)

Ingredients

Honey Balsamic Chicken:

  • 2-3 thin-cut organic chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Red chili flakes to taste

Creamy Mashed Potatoes:

  • 5-7 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice I used unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Ground pepper to taste

Crispy Broccolini:

  • 1 bunch broccolini
  • 1-2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Lemon, sliced, to serve (optional)

Instructions

Honey Balsamic Chicken:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Add drizzle of olive oil to a 9×13 baking dish (to grease the dish so the chicken doesn’t stick), then add chicken and pour the marinade in, using a spoon to distribute evenly, if needed.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. (While the chicken cooks, you can start preparing the Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Broccolini.)

Creamy Mashed Potatoes:

  • Add potatoes to a pot then cover with water. Bring to a boil and let cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until fork/knife tender. (While the water boils, you can prepare the Crispy Broccolini.)
  • Once cooked, strain potatoes, then add back to the pot along with remaining ingredients. Use a potato masher (or fork/spoon), electric beater or immersion blender to mash the potatoes. Adjust ingredients based on taste.
    Note: be sure not to over stir, as the mashed potatoes can become gummy.
    (For the solo recipe for my Creamy Mashed Potatoes, where I have other pairing suggestions, click here.)

Crispy Broccolini:

  • Prep the broccolini. Wash, then trim the ends, and slice the thicket stems in half lengthwise (top to bottom).
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat (cast iron works great for crispy edges). Add avocado oil and ghee. Once hot, add the broccolini and cook, tossing and covering to help steam for about 5 minutes, or until it softens, and begins to crisp on the edges, making sure to stir every few minutes.
  • Add the sea salt to the skillet and toss until evenly coated, and remove from burner. Option to serve with lemon wedges.
    (The solo recipe for a bigger serving of my Crispy Buttery Broccolini can be found here on the blog.)

To Serve and Store:

  • Assemble the Honey Balsamic Chicken, Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Broccolini on plates to serve, and enjoy!
  • Store any leftovers, separately, in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.