Sweet and Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
Smashed Garlic-and-Lemon Potatoes and Steamed Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or use regular paprika)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 6 to 8 slices bacon
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Pound chicken to ½-inch-thickness in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a small, heavy skillet.
- Lightly season with salt and pepper, paprika and chili powder.
- Wrap 2 slices bacon around each chicken piece; secure with wooden picks.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer skillet to oven.
- Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is done and bacon is crisp, drizzling with honey during last 5 minutes of baking.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ¾ lb red potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- ¼ cup gluten-free chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp grated lemon rind
- ½ lb green beans, trimmed
Side Dish Instructions
- Bring potatoes, garlic, and water to cover to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
- Drain; return potatoes and garlic to pan.
- Add broth, oil, lemon juice, and lemon rind; mash with a potato masher to desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place green beans in a microwave-safe dish; add 2 Tbsp water.
- Cover and microwave at HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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