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Horseradish Encrusted Chicken with Garlic Sweet Potatoes and Snow Peas
Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise gives a zip to these boneless, skinless chicken thighs while the Panko breadcrumbs form a golden crust. Chicken thighs have great flavor and remain juicy when sautéed.
Panko breadcrumbs are a Japanese variety of breadcrumbs and are made from bread that has been baked or toasted giving them a firm texture.
The potatoes and Snap Peas take only minutes to make in a microwave oven. The recipe is from my book, Quick and Easy Chicken.
Fred Tasker’s wine suggestions: A wine for horseradish-flavored chicken? Wow. OK. Let’s try a lightly sweet white chenin blanc, to ease the sting of the root.
Recipes
HORSERADISH ENCRUSTED CHICKEN
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Remove visible fat from the chicken. Mix mayonnaise and horseradish together in a bowl. Place breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip chicken into the mayonnaise mixture, making sure all sides are coated. Then, dip chicken into breadcrumbs coating all sides. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook 5 minutes, turn and cook 5 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 165 degrees. Remove to 2 dinner plates and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Makes 2 servings.
GARLIC SWEET POTATOES AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS
3/4 pound sweet potatoes
2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peel potatoes and cut into strips about the same size as the sugar snap peas (about 2-inches by 1/2-inch).
Microwave method:
Place potatoes, sugar snap peas and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Stove top method:
Bring a sauce pan of water to a boil and add the potatoes. Boil 3 minutes, add sugar snap peas and garlic. Boil 2 more minutes. Drain.
Add olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss well. Makes 2 servings.
Nutrition Information
HORSERADISH ENCRUSTED CHICKEN:Per serving: 402 calories (48 percent from fat), 21.5 g fat (3.8 g saturated, 7.7 g monounsaturated), 138 mg cholesterol, 36.5 g protein, 13.4 g carbohydrates, 1.1 g fiber, 504 mg sodium. GARLIC SWEET POTATOES AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS: Per serving: 196 calories (11 percent from fat), 2.5 g fat (0.4 g saturated, 1.7 g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 4.6 g protein, 40.0 g carbohydrates, 6.8 g fiber, 97 mg sodium.
Shopping List
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for tonight’s Dinner in Minutes.
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1 jar reduced-fat mayonnaise, 1 jar prepared horseradish, 1 container panko breadcrumbs, 1 package sugar snap peas and 1 pound sweet potatoes.
Staples: Olive oil, minced garlic, salt and black peppercorns.
Helpful Hints
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs.
- 2 garlic cloves can be substituted for the minced garlic.
Countdown:
- Prepare ingredients.
- Make chicken.
- While chicken cooks, make potatoes and snap peas.
Copyright © Linda Gassenheimer
Linda Gassenheimer is the author of 20 books including her newest, The Flavors of the Florida Keys and Fast and Flavorful: Great Diabetes Meals from Market to Table. Follow Linda on Twitter: @LGassenheimer, Facebook: Linda Gassenheimer