Sunday, December 16, 2012

Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

LOW CALORIE RECIPE: 474 Calories/ Serving



INGREDIENTS

2 Pounds Small Red Potatoes (Quartered)
3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds (optional)
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
4 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
2 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar (packed)
1 Lemon (1/2 juiced, 1/2 wedged)
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast
2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro or Parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  2. Toss the potatoes with 1 Tbsp olive oil, cumin seeds, 1/4 Tsp Salt and pepper to taste
  3. Spread in a large baking pan and roast until the potatoes start to brown (20-25 minutes)
  4. Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it is lightly golden brown (2 minutes)
  5. Remove from heat, stir in brown sugar, lemon juice and red pepper flakes
  6. Remove the baking dish from oven, push the potatoes to both sides and arrange the chicken breasts in the middle of the pan
  7. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, drizzle the garlic mixture over top
  8. Return to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked completely and the potatoes are tender (15-18 minutes)
  9. Remove from the oven and slice the chicken breasts, add the cilantro and toss with the potatoes
  10. Serve with lemon wedges and drizzle the pan juices over top prepared plates



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